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Debate Rubric Code: U4279X By irennachang Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: English Type: Presentation Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Debate
	Poor 1 pts	Fair 2 pts	Good 3 pts	Excellent 4 pts
Debate Preparation	Poor Debate preparation and research were at the beginning level of performance.	Fair Debate preparation and research were average and met standard norms.	Good Debate topic preparation and research were very evident.	Excellent Debate topic preparation and research were excellently displayed
Use of Evidence	Poor Every major point was not supported with facts and researched information.	Fair Not all major points were supported with facts from researched information, or the relevance was sometimes questionable.	Good Every major point was supported with relevant facts, examples, and researched information.	Excellent Every major point was well supported with relevant facts, examples, and researched information.
Organization	Poor Debate and presentation were poorly organized and did not utilize time well.	Fair Debate and presentation organization, cohesiveness, flow, and time utilization with partners were average and met standard norms.	Good Organizational skills, flow of debate, cohesiveness, and time utilization were very good.	Excellent Organizational skills were exceptional. The flow of the debate, cohesiveness, and time execution were excellent.
Main Points / Rebuttals	Poor Some of the major points are not presented in a persuasive manner. Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. The debater was unable to defend position.	Fair Major points are stated. / Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. The debater was somewhat able to defend position.	Good Major points are presented clearly. / Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. The debater was able to defend position.	Excellent Major points are presented brilliantly. / All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. The debater was able to accurately defend position.
Manner and Voice	Poor For most of the time, the debater's voice can't be heard clearly and/or there are some distracting gestures.	Fair The debater's voice occasionally can't be heard clearly and/or there are a few distracting gestures.	Good Make good use of voice and body language.	Excellent Excellent use of voice and body language.