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MS Debate 
General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated.
Rubric Code: L495XX
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

Powered by iRubric Civics Debate #1
  Poor

1 pts

Fair

2 pts

Good

3 pts

Excellent

4 pts

Understanding of Topic

Poor

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
Fair

The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Good

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Excellent

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Use of Evidence

Poor

Every major point was not supported with facts from the research.
Fair

Every major point was supported with facts, from the research., but the relevance was sometimes questionable.
Good

Every major point was supported with relevant facts from the research.
Excellent

Every major point was well supported with relevant facts from the research. Many sources of research were used.
Speaking Skills

Poor

All team members were difficult to hear or understand and did not look at the audience.
Fair

Most team members were difficult to hear or understand and did not look at the audience.
Good

Most team members spoke clearly, at a reasonable volume, and at an appropriate speed. They appropriately made contact with the audience.
Excellent

All team members spoke clearly, at a reasonable volume, and at an appropriate speed. They appropriately made contact with the audience.
Rebuttal

Poor

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Was unable to defend position.
Fair

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position.
Good

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position.
Excellent

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position.
Respect for Other Team

Poor

Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.
Fair

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.
Good

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Excellent

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.










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