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Oral Presentation Rubric 
Speech to Inform
Cadillac Rubric
Rubric Code: W9X34C
By eab304
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Good

16 pts

Acceptable

12 pts

Needs Improvement

8 pts

Unacceptable

4 pts

Introduction

Good

O Used powerful attention-getter (4pts)
O Stated clear thesis (4pts)
O Offered defined purpose statement (4pts)
O Previewed (3) major points to be discussed (4pts)
Acceptable

O Used attention-getter; somewhat lacking in engagement (3pts)
O Stated thesis, although main idea is not fully developed (3pts)
O Purpose statement lacks direction (3pts)
O Previewed only 2 main points to be discussed (3pts)
Needs Improvement

O Attention-getter is deflated (2pts)
O Thesis statement does not inform of topic clearly (2pts)
O Purpose statement is ambiguous (2pts)
O Previewed only 1 main point to be discussed (2pts)
Unacceptable

O Attention-getter is missing (1pt)
O Thesis statement is not given (1pt)
O Purpose Statement is absent (1pt)
O No main points are previewed (1pt)
Total Score & Comments

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable
Conclusion

Good

O Completely demonstrates through summary how all the major points were addressed (4pts)
O Thesis statement restated and tied into conclusion (4pts)
O Creative connection back to the introduction (4pts)
O Clincher statement ends with a lasting impression (4pts)
Acceptable

O Effectively demonstrates how the speech has addressed the main points, but needs more expansion
(3pts)
O Thesis statement is restated, but does not tie in fluidly (3pts)
O Connection back to the introduction needs more potency (3pts)
O Clincher statement is lacking "bang" effect remembrance for the audience (3pts)
Needs Improvement

O Provides some type of summary, but does not elaborate (2pts)
O Thesis statement is only alluded to (2pts)
O Connection back to the Introduction is lackluster (2pts)
O Clincher statement is
flat (2pts)
Unacceptable

O Speech concludes without a summary
(1pt)
O Thesis is not restated
(1pt)
O Connection back to the introduction is not made (1pt)
O Clincher statement is missing and the speech seems to stop or the speaker uses some variation of "That's about it" (1pt)
Total Score & Comments

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable
Organization

Good

O Thoughts are clearly organized, developed, and supported to achieve the purpose (4pts)
O Transitions are effectively utilized to create a smooth flow from point to point (4pts)
O Demonstrates complete understanding of topic (4pts)
O Supporting material displays original, relevant, and logical thought (4pts)
Acceptable

O Ideas flow smoothly
from introduction to
conclusion (3pts)
O Transitions are generally effective
(3pts)
O Demonstrates a clear
understanding of the topic (3pts)
O Supporting material lacks in originality, relevancy and/or thought (3pts)
Needs Improvement

O Lacking logical progression of thoughts (2pts)
O Transitions are
awkward (2pts)
O Content is accurate, but does not demonstrate depth,
development, or complete understanding (2pts)
O An attempt at
structure is present,
but can be illogical or
inconsistent (2pts)
Unacceptable

O Ideas lack direction
(1pt)
O Transitions are non-existent (1pt)
O Little or no grasp of the information (1pt)
O Support material
may be inaccurate, inappropriate, and/or
too general (1pt)
Total Score & Comments

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable
Vocal Delivery

Good

O Excellent vocal expression including appropriate variance in volume, pitch, and rate (4pts)
O Enthusiastic about
topic (4pts)
O Speaker uses correct pronunciation, grammar, articulation (4pts)
O Vocalized pauses are purposeful and well placed (4pts)
Acceptable

O Good vocal expression - needs
some improvement
on appropriate:
O volume
O pitch
O rate (3pts)
O Speaker seems
interested in topic (3pts)
O Speaker has good
command of the language, but there
are errors in:
O pronunciation
O grammar
O articulation (3pts)
O Need improvement
on placement of vocalized pauses (3pts)
Needs Improvement

O Some vocal expression, but
lacking in effective:
O volume
O pitch
O rate (2pts)
O Speaker seems bored by topic (2pts)
O Speaker has a mediocre command of the language with
frequent errors in:
O pronunciation
O grammar
O articulation (2pts)
O Vocalized pauses are
awkward and misplaced (2pts)
Unacceptable

O Monotone; speaker does not address volume, pitch, and/or rate (1pt)
O Speaker seems to dislike topic and the speaking engagement (1pt)
O Speaker has a poor command of the language with numerous errors in pronunciation, grammar, and/or articulation (1pt)
O Vocalized pauses are from losing one's place in content; being unprepared or unrehearsed (1pt)
Total Score & Comments

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable
Body Language

Good

O Excellent posture with no swaying (4pts)
O Gestures are smooth
and appropriate (4pts)
O There is no fidgeting; the speaker appears
completely at ease (4pts)
O Makes sustained eye
contact with all members of the audience (4pts)
Acceptable

O Speaker usually maintains good posture, but may sway or lean on the podium at times (3pts)
O Speaker uses some gestures, but needs more to be effective (3pts)
O There is a small amount of fidgeting; but the speaker appears mostly at ease (3pts)
O Speaker makes contact with the audience, but focuses on one person/part of the audience - ignoring the rest (3pts)
Needs Improvement

O Speaker leans on the podium consistently, and/or slouches (2pts)
O There was very little gesturing and/or movement (2pts)
O Speaker fidgets often and seems rigid (2pts)
O Speaker makes little eye contact with the audience (2pts)
Unacceptable

O Speaker disregards posture, fidgets incessantly and/or has hands in pockets (1pt)
O There is no gesturing
and/or movement (1pt)
O Tension is obvious and the speaker has difficulty recovering
from mistakes (1pt)
O Speaker reads the
speech and rarely looks at the audience, if at all
(1pt)
Total Score & Comments

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable
Minor Components
  Good

10 pts

Acceptable

8 pts

Needs Improvement

6 pts

Unacceptable

4 pts

Resources

Good

O Ideas presented are evidence-based supported (2.5pts)
O Speaker uses captivating experiential
examples (2.5pts)
O At least 3 sources are used (2.5pts)
O Sources are MLA cited (2.5pts)
Acceptable

O Some ideas presented are evidence-based supported (2pts)
O Speaker's experiential examples are somewhat rousing
(2pts)
O Only 2 sources are used (2pts)
O Sources are MLA cited with minor mistakes (2pts)
Needs Improvement

O Most ideas presented are not evidence-based (1.5pts)
O Speaker uses mostly vague experiential examples (1.5pts)
O Only 1 source is used
(1.5pts)
O Sources are MLA cited with numerous mistakes (1.5pts)
Unacceptable

O Ideas presented are not evidence-based (1pt)
O Speaker does not use experiential examples (1pt)
O Speaker does not use any sources (1pt)
O Citation page is missing (1pt)
Total Score & Comments

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable
Time Limit

Good

O Speech fits into 4-6 minute time limit (10pts)
Acceptable

O Speech is within 15 seconds under/over 4-6 minute time limit (8pts)
Needs Improvement

O Speech is within 30 seconds under/over 4-6 time limit (6pts)
Unacceptable

O Speech is a full minute or more under/over 4-6 minute time limit (4pts)
Total Score & Comments

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable
Overall Total Score

Good
Acceptable
Needs Improvement
Unacceptable






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