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Pursuasive Speech
Debate 2011 Final Exam
This rubric is designed to score your ability to persuade your class about the topic of your choice. Your success will depend on your speaking skills, your incorporation of ethos, pathos, and logos that you have learned as well as the presentation of your research and your ability to support your argument.
Rubric Code:
W53W2B
By
LoisIdol
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Subject:
(General)
Type:
Exam
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Persuasive Speech
A Speech
23.75 pts
B Speech
21.5 pts
C Speech
19 pts
D Speech
16.5 pts
Introduction
A Speech
Greeting/Self-introduction
Attention Grabber
Strong, creative topic with action verb
Strong Credibility
Strong Relatability
Preview of speech
B Speech
Greeting/Self Introduction
Attention Grabber
Good Topic
Good Credibility
Good Relatability
C Speech
Greeting/Self Introduction
Weak topic – “why you should . . . “
Basic Credibility
Basic Relatability
D Speech
Greeting/Self Introduction
No clear persuasive topic
Weak credibility and/or relatability
Body
A Speech
Accurate, interesting and relevant information
Solid organization/flow of information
3 clearly defined main points
Clear transitions between 3 main points
Strong purpose, direction
5 strong and different sources clearly cited during speech
B Speech
Accurate, interesting information
Good organization/flow of information
3 clearly defined main points
Good purpose, direction
4 strong sources clearly cited during speech
C Speech
Accurate information related to topic
Some organization/flow of information
Defined main points, purpose, direction
3 sources clearly cited during speech
D Speech
Accurate information related to topic
Little organization/flow of information
Undefined main points, direction, purpose
3 or less sources cited during speech or unclear citations
Conclusion
A Speech
Notifier
Detailed recap of 3 main points and purpose of speech
Creative food for thought/final thought
Clear call to action/challenge with multiple options
B Speech
Detailed recap of 3 main points and purpose of speech
Food for thought/final thought
Clear call to action/challenge
C Speech
Simple recap/summary of body of speech
Call to action/challenge unclear and/or offered just one option
D Speech
No defined conclusion
Delivery
A Speech
Talking with audience with reference to notes
Strong vocal volume – reflects confidence and preparation
Good vocal variety – seem familiar with information
Good rate, reflects some nervousness
Good use of pauses
Posture/poise reflect preparation and confidence
Few distracting mannerisms
Good enthusiasm/energy
Few to some fillers
Good eye contact – referred to notes well, need to include all of audience
B Speech
Talking with audience with reference to notes
Strong vocal volume – reflects confidence and preparation
Good vocal variety – seem familiar with information
Good rate, reflects some nervousness
Good use of pauses
Posture/poise reflect preparation and confidence
Few distracting mannerisms
Good enthusiasm/energy
Few to some fillers
Good eye contact – referred to notes well, need to include all of audience
C Speech
Talking with audience with little reading of notes
Good vocal volume
Some vocal variety – limited by nervousness/lack of preparation
Accelerated rate (nervousness) but can understand information
Limited use of pauses
Posture reflects lack of confidence
Some distracting mannerisms
Some enthusiasm/energy
Strong use of fillers
Minimal eye contact – too much reading of notes
D Speech
Talking at or reading script to audience
Vocal volume – too soft or too loud
No real vocal variety – monotone voice
Fast rate, hard to understand information
No use of pauses – seemed out of breath
Bad posture/leaning on podium
Consistent distracting mannerisms
Little to no enthusiasm/energy
Consistent use of fillers
Little to no eye contact – almost exclusively read script
Persuasive Structure/Technique
A Speech
Strong audience connection/involvement – posed 1 question (or more)
Genuine interest/investment in topic/opportunity
Solid preparation/practice
Strong link to business and professional communication
Professional/appropriate dress
Good length of speech – fell solidly within time limits (no penalty)
Some use of inclusive language
B Speech
Good audience connection/involvement
Good interest/investment in topic/opportunity
Solid preparation/practice
Good link to business and professional communication
Good professional/appropriate dress
Good length of speech – fell solidly within time limits (no penalty)
C Speech
Little audience connection/involvement
Some interest/investment in topic/opportunity
Little preparation/practice
Minimal link to business and professional communication
Basic professional/appropriate dress
Barely made time limitations (no penalty)
D Speech
No audience connection/involvement
Little to no interest/investment in topic/opportunity
No preparation/practice whatsoever
*No link to business and professional communication
*Not professionally/appropriately dressed (from head to toe)
*Did not fall within time limit
Keywords:
pursuasive speech, presentation
Subjects:
(General)
Types:
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