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Informative Speech Rubric
Informative Speech Rubric
Rubric Code:
PXACXW4
By
shaminidias
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
Presentation
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Speech Rubric
Expert
4 pts
Advanced
3 pts
Intermediate
2 pts
Beginner
1 pts
Undeveloped
0 pts
Attention Getter
Expert
Attention device gains attention of audience. Device is creative and appropriate to topic and audience.
Advanced
Device gains attention but the device is not creative.
Intermediate
Devices gains minimal attention.
Beginner
Attention device is unrelated to the topic.
Undeveloped
Attention device is missing.
Thesis
Expert
Central idea is clearly informative in nature. States entral idea clearly and concisely. Central idea is original.
Advanced
Central idea is clearly informative in nature and is clearly stated. Central idea is not concisely stated. Central idea is not original.
Intermediate
Central idea is clearly informative but not clearly or concisely stated.
Beginner
Central idea is not clearly informative.
Undeveloped
No central idea is stated.
Credibility
Expert
Provides detailed information to establish credibility with audience.
Advanced
Provides some information to establish credibility with audience.
Intermediate
Minimally establishes credibility with audience.
Beginner
Attempts to establish credibility with audience but is unconvincing.
Undeveloped
No credibility established.
Preview
Expert
Previews body of speech in a memorable and effective way.
Advanced
Previews body so audience knows main points in brief.
Intermediate
Preview is incomplete.
Beginner
Preview is indistinguishable.
Undeveloped
Preview is missing.
Main Points
Expert
Main points are effective and strongly support the central idea.<BR>
Main points are strongly supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
Advanced
Main points support the central idea.<BR>
<BR>
Main points are supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
Intermediate
Some main points overlap or are redundant.<BR>
<BR>
Main points are supported with evidence from at least three sources.
Beginner
Some main points are unclear.<BR>
<BR>
Support for main points is below the minimum requirement.
Undeveloped
Some main points are missing.<BR>
<BR>
No support for the main points is presented.
Transitions
Expert
Complete transitions between main points create effective flow.
Advanced
Complete transitions between main points.
Intermediate
Attempts to use transitions between main points.
Beginner
Some transitions or parts of transitions are missing.
Undeveloped
Transitions are missing.
Conclusion
Expert
Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a memorable, compelling closing statement.
Advanced
Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a closure statement.
Intermediate
Clearly reviews thesis and main points.
Beginner
Missing review of central idea or review of main points. Conclusion may be poorly worded.
Undeveloped
Review of central idea and main points is missing. Closure statement is missing.
Delivery
Expert
Conversational style flows easily; engages and enthralls the audience; fluid speech. Speaker appears relaxed and confident.
Advanced
Mostly conversational; throughout most of the speech you engage the audience. Work just a bit to excite and enthrall the audience more fully.
Intermediate
While much of the speech is in written style there are times that you talk to us - do this more often so we can connect more fully.
Beginner
Attempts to be conversational; reading most of the speech. Nervousness apparent.
Undeveloped
Not conversational; reads the entire speech.
Vocal Fillers
Expert
Speech is delivered fluently; no distracting vocal fillers
Advanced
Only a few vocal fillers that do not distract from the fluency of the message.
Intermediate
The vocal fillers begin to interrupt the flow of the speech.
Beginner
Repeated vocal fillers interrupt the flow of your speech and distract listeners.
Undeveloped
Nearly impossible to follow the flow of the speech due to the constant interruptions caused by vocal fillers.
Language
Expert
Language is vivid, enhances clarity; grammar/ pronunciation correct.
Advanced
Language is understandable with a few grammar/pronunciation errors.
Intermediate
Language is plain, uninteresting; several grammar/pronunciation errors.
Beginner
Language has many grammar/pronunciation errors.
Undeveloped
Language is offensive/marginalizing.
Eye Contact
Expert
Effectively, consistently engages audience with sustained eye contact.
Advanced
Consistently engages audience with eye contact.
Intermediate
Attempts to establish eye contact but sometimes appears distracted an/or tied to notes.
Beginner
Eye contact is minimal and fleeting.
Undeveloped
Eye contact is almost non-existent.
Facial Expressions
Expert
Facial expressions enhance the message and are consistent with the intent of the message for the entire presentation.
Advanced
Facial expressions are consistent with the intent of the message throughout most of the presentation.
Intermediate
Facial expressions are somewhat consistent with the intent of the message.
Beginner
Facial expressions are minimal; speaker may appear bored.
Undeveloped
Facial expressions do not match the intended message and create confusion.
Body Movement and Gestures
Expert
Natural use of body movement and gestures reinforce speech throughout presentation.
Advanced
Body movement and gestures appropriate but infrequent.
Intermediate
Attempts to use body movement and gestures. Appears uncomfortable.
Beginner
Body movement and gestures appear robotic or distracting.
Undeveloped
No attempt made to use body movement or gestures to enhance message.
PowerPoint
Expert
PowerPoint slides meaningfully support speech; slides are free of errors; slides meet all requirements
Advanced
Slides support speech but contain 1-2 errors in mechanics or design.
Intermediate
Slides generally support speech but contain 3-4 errors in mechanics or design.
Beginner
Slides distract from speech or contain excessive errors in mechanics or design.
Undeveloped
No slides are used.
Content
Expert
All content directly related to the topic. Opinions were always supported by fact if possible.
Advanced
Content directly related to the topic. Almost all opinions were supported by facts.
Intermediate
Demonstrated basic understanding of the topic. Many opinions were not supported by facts.
Beginner
Few facts related to the topic. Most information was opinion.
Undeveloped
Facts not used.
Outline
Expert
Introduction, Conclusion, and Transitions written in full and error free. Main points, Sub points, and Support points consistently and correct organized and written.
Advanced
Intro, Conclusion, and Transitions written in full some errors. Main points, Sub points, and Support points organized and written mostly correct, but not consistently.
Intermediate
Intro, Conclusion, and Transitions written in full. Main points, Sub points, and Support points mostly organized correctly, writing needs improvement.
Beginner
Intro, Conclusion, and Transitions not written out. Main points, Sub points, and Supporting points unorganized, and/or writing needs improvement.
Undeveloped
Outline incorrectly organized and poorly written.
Bibliography
Expert
Bibliography correctly labeled formatted and with minimum of 3 sources
Advanced
Bibliography labeled and mostly formatted correctly and with 3 sources.
Intermediate
Bibliography formatted, but incomplete or inconsistent. Missing some sources.
Beginner
Bibliography incorrectly or inconsistently formatted and/or missing sources.
Undeveloped
Bibliography not provided or not properly formatted and missing sources.
Time
Expert
Speech was delivered in 4-6 minutes
Advanced
:30 seconds under / over
Intermediate
1:00 minute under / over
Beginner
1:30 minute under / over
Undeveloped
Did not confer to time limits
Keywords:
Public Speaking
Subjects:
Communication
Types:
Presentation
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