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Personal Artifact Presentation 
Rubric Code: VX69C73
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Lax Speaker

0 pts

Fledging Speaker

2 pts

Average Speaker

3.5 pts

Spokesperson

4.5 pts

Model Speaker

5 pts

Attention-Getter

Lax Speaker

No attempt was made to get the audience's attention.
Fledging Speaker

Your attention-getter was your name and topic.
Average Speaker

You made a really good attempt at getting the audience's attention, but it still needs work.
Spokesperson

Your attention-getter was appropriate and well executed.
Model Speaker

You had our attention from the moment you began. It was relevant, charismatic, and related to the audience.
Purpose Statement/Thesis

Lax Speaker

Completely Unclear. No attempt made to tell the audience what was to be discussed.
Fledging Speaker

No single statement to highlight the thesis, but I was still able to identify where you were going.
Average Speaker

The thesis was apparent, but not strong. It sounded more like a general topic than a declarative statement of intent.
Spokesperson

The thesis was well placed and apparent.
Model Speaker

The thesis was clear and easy to identify. You transitioned nicely into and out of the statement and kept our attention.
Preview of Main Points

Lax Speaker

No attempt was made to give a preview.
Fledging Speaker

One or more points were left out or it was difficult to tell where you were headed with the rest of the speech.
Average Speaker

You made an attempt including a preview, but it was too long or difficult to identify.
Spokesperson

All main points were included in the introduction.
Model Speaker

Easy to identify. Appropriately placed and then discussed.
Main Points

Lax Speaker

There was no real distinction between points. They had nothing to do with the thesis statement and they were underdeveloped.
Fledging Speaker

The connection of the main point to the thesis needed to be stronger and/or they needed better organization.
Average Speaker

Attempts were made to support thesis. There were examples to support your points, but one or more points still needed more work.
Spokesperson

All the main points supported the thesis. All main points had examples and were organized.
Model Speaker

All the main points supported the thesis and were well planned and cohesive with each other. All main points had well developed examples and were organized and easy to follow.
Organization

Lax Speaker

Not organized at all.
Fledging Speaker

The content lacks organization; transitions are abrupt and distracting. Felt like you were rambling.
Average Speaker

There was some organization, but still needs more work. You skipped around in thought or it wasn't clear why content was used where it was.
Spokesperson

The organization of the content is congruent; transitions are evident.
Model Speaker

The content is organized logically, with fluid transitions to keep listener’s attention throughout the entire presentation.
Verbal Support

Lax Speaker

You did not include any verbal support.
Fledging Speaker

Attempts were made, but poorly executed. Points were weak or under supported.
Average Speaker

You correctly included the required number of verbal support statements
Spokesperson

You included required amount of verbal support. They were appropriate placed and strengthened your position
Model Speaker

You provided everything that was required. Verbal support was exceptional and interesting. Accurate, credible and relevant. Well excecuted.
Transitions

Lax Speaker

No attempts at transitions were made.
Fledging Speaker

Transitions were attempted, but they were not very smooth or identifiable.
Average Speaker

Overall your transitions were smooth, but you still need work to in one area (see comments).
Spokesperson

You used transitions everywhere they were needed.
Model Speaker

You came in nicely when it was your turn to begin speaking. You had smooth transitions throughout your section and you offered a smooth transition for the speaker that followed you.
Reading

Lax Speaker

Read the entire time.
Fledging Speaker

Read for the most part and only looked up for no more than a few words.
Average Speaker

Read major portions and then elaborated in a extemporaneous style.
Spokesperson

Read only main points, but everything else was extemporaneous, or it sounded memorized.
Model Speaker

Extemporaneous throughout. You only glanced down at notes to verify where you were in the speech.
Vocabulary/Language Choice

Lax Speaker

The vocabulary is awkward or inappropriate for the topic, making the speaker difficult to understand.
Fledging Speaker

Attempts were made, but poorly executed. Vocabulary was misused or a distraction.
Average Speaker

The vocabulary provides clarity and avoids confusion.
Spokesperson

The vocabulary is descriptive and accurate, engaging the listener through imagery.
Model Speaker

The choice of vocabulary, was captivating and credible. Technical terminology was used correctly.
Facial Expressions

Lax Speaker

Your facial expressions were completely opposite of what they should have been or inappropriate.
Fledging Speaker

Your facial expressions were distracting from your message or you stayed frozen with one expression the entire speech.
Average Speaker

You made some attempts to change your facial expressions.
Spokesperson

Your expressions varied and they were appropriate.
Model Speaker

You were charismatic and dynamic with your expressions. You showed variety and balance along with being appropriate.
Delivery Outline

Lax Speaker

Did not have a Delivery Outline.
Fledging Speaker

Had too much written on Outline or used Preparation outline instead.
Average Speaker

Outline had an appropriate amount of information on it, but you need more practice with it.
Spokesperson

Your Outline was appropriate and your familiarity with it was good. There were a few occasions where it was distracting.
Model Speaker

The outline and the use of it was exceptional. Followed directions and had clearly practiced with it.
Hand Gestures

Lax Speaker

The use of hand gestures were non existent or completely inappropriate.
Fledging Speaker

Hand gestures were used, but too frequently or not enough. Awkward.
Average Speaker

Hand gestures nicely complimented points made.
Spokesperson

Hand gestures reinforced the enthusiasm for the topic.
Model Speaker

Perfect type, frequency and execution of gestures that captured the listener's attention.
Eye Contact

Lax Speaker

You never looked at the audience.
Fledging Speaker

Eye contact with the audience is lacking. You depended heavily on the written speech or looked in other places besides the audience's faces.
Average Speaker

Eye contact was shared equally with the audience and other places.
Spokesperson

Eye contact, interaction is natural and fluid.
Model Speaker

Eye contact demonstrated the your energy and interest, guiding the listener through the presentation.
Posture/Body Language

Lax Speaker

You fidgeted and/or slouched the entire time.
Fledging Speaker

You only stood up straight every once in a while.
Average Speaker

You only leaned on the podium or slouched as much as you stood up OR you rocked back and forth.
Spokesperson

You only leaned on the podium or slouched occasionally.
Model Speaker

Your body language and posture exuded confidence and dynamism.
Pronuncitation & Grammar

Lax Speaker

Sentence structure and the mispronunciation of many words made it difficult to follow what you were saying.
Fledging Speaker

Attempts were made, but poorly executed. Pronunciation of words were a distraction.
Average Speaker

Some grammatical and/or pronunciation errors.
Spokesperson

Only a few errors.
Model Speaker

You used complex sentence structures and were able to pronounce difficult words or technical jargon correctly.
Audible Pauses

Lax Speaker

Audible Pauses (uh,ums, like, etc.) are present throughout the presentation and it effected the flow of your speech.
Fledging Speaker

You used many audible pauses, but it did not effect the flow.
Average Speaker

You avoided distracting audible pauses for the most part.
Spokesperson

You only used one or two.
Model Speaker

You never used an audible pause.
Tempo/Speed

Lax Speaker

Speed is inappropriate for the presentation.
Fledging Speaker

The rate is confusing or uninspiring and lost the audiences attention.
Average Speaker

Adequate speed throughout the presentation, but choppy at times or robotic.
Spokesperson

Your tempo was conversational and easy to listen to.
Model Speaker

You were dynamic and commanded our attention the entire time.
Vocal Variety

Lax Speaker

You were monotone or one-dimensional.
Fledging Speaker

You attempted a few variations.
Average Speaker

You changed up your tone and rate enough to recapture attention a few times.
Spokesperson

For the most part, you were able to keep audience attention with your variety.
Model Speaker

The speaker manipulates tone, speed, and volume, using these tools to<BR>
emphasize important ideas and hold the listener’s attention. The speaking style was conversational.
Volume

Lax Speaker

Speed and volume are inappropriate for the presentation.
Fledging Speaker

Volume was uninspiring and lost the audiences attention.
Average Speaker

Adequate volume throughout the presentation.
Spokesperson

We could hear you and understand what you were saying.
Model Speaker

You manipulated volume to emphasize points and create drama.
Confidence

Lax Speaker

You looked scared or not credible.
Fledging Speaker

You only got confident toward the very end.
Average Speaker

After the first few seconds were were able to show confidence.
Spokesperson

You never appeared nervous.
Model Speaker

You were confident, credible and commanded attention from the moment you got up to speak.
Enthusiasm/Energy

Lax Speaker

You showed no enthusiasm for your topic.
Fledging Speaker

You appeared to care little for your topic.
Average Speaker

You seemed neutral on you topic.
Spokesperson

You were enthusiastic for the most part.
Model Speaker

You clearly cared and were passionate about you topic. We believed you felt what you were talking about.
Conclusion

Lax Speaker

There was no conclusion
Fledging Speaker

You had one or more parts missing.
Average Speaker

You had all 3 parts of a conclusion, but some or all were difficult to identify.
Spokesperson

Each part was clear, appropriate and easily identifiable.
Model Speaker

Exceptional! You conclusion was spot on, included all parts. It was performed and paced well.
Followed Directions

Lax Speaker

You did not follow any directions. You didn't include necessary components or did the assignment wrong.
Fledging Speaker
Average Speaker
Spokesperson
Model Speaker

You followed every direction provided.
Time

Lax Speaker

You did not reach anywhere near an acceptable time.
Fledging Speaker

You were over or under where you needed to by more than a minute.
Average Speaker
Spokesperson

You were within 10 seconds of where you needed to be.
Model Speaker

You were within time requirements




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