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Individual presentation Individual presentation Rubric Code: XA67W9 By bdecourcey Ready to use Public Rubric 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
Purpose of Speech	Lax Speaker Completely Unclear	Fledging Speaker The purpose is not evident or you did not stay focused on your section.	Average Speaker The purpose is apparent, but not strong. We knew what your responsibility was, but it drifted a few times.	Spokesperson The pupose was strong. We knew the purpose of your section and you stayed within it the entire time.	Model Speaker The purpose is clear and captures the listener’s attention.
Organization	Lax Speaker Not organized at all.	Fledging Speaker The content lacks organization; transitions are abrupt and distracting.	Average Speaker There was some oganization, but still needs more work.	Spokesperson The organization of the content is congruent; transitions are evident.	Model Speaker The content is organized logically with fluid transitions to listener’s attention throughout the entire presentation.
Transitions	Lax Speaker No attmepts 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 transistions 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 transtion for the speaker that follwed you.
Content	Lax Speaker You did not include anything that was required for your section, as described in the assignment guidelines.	Fledging Speaker Attempts were made, but poorly excuted. Points were weak or undersupported.	Average Speaker All the necessary components were included and were adequate.	Spokesperson All the necessary components were included. Points were well supported.	Model Speaker You provided everything that was required. Points were well supported and interesting. Information was accurate and relevant.
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.	Average Speaker Hand gestures nicley complimented points made.	Spokesperson Hand gestures reinforced the enthusiasm for the topic.	Model Speaker Perfect type, frequency and excution of gestures that captures the listener's attention.
Facial Expressions	Lax Speaker Your facial expressions were completeley opposite of what they should have been or inapproprate.	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 chrarimatic and dynamic with your expressioons. You showed variety and balance along with being appropriate.
Reading	Lax Speaker Reads the entire time.	Fledging Speaker Reads for the most part and only looks up for no more than a few words.	Average Speaker Reads major portions and then elaborates in a extemporaneous style.	Spokesperson Reads only main points, but everything else was extemporaneous, or it sounded memorized.	Model Speaker Extemporaneous throughout. The speaker only glances doen at notes to verify where he or she is in the speech.
Eye Contact	Lax Speaker The speaker never looked at the audience.	Fledging Speaker Eye contact with the audience is lacking. The speaker depends heavily on the written speech or looked in other places besides the audience's faces.	Average Speaker Eyecontact was shared equally with the audience and other places.	Spokesperson Eye contact, interaction is natural and fluid.	Model Speaker Eye contact demonstrates the<BR> speaker’s energy and interest, guiding the listener through the presentation.
Notecards	Lax Speaker Speech entirely written or too many cards.	Fledging Speaker Chose not to use cards, but should have.	Average Speaker	Spokesperson	Model Speaker There were only 4 cards and they had only major information on them.
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 occasionally.	Spokesperson You only broke posture once or twice.	Model Speaker Your body language and posture exuded confidence and dynamism.
Vocabulary	Lax Speaker The vocabulary is awkward or inappropriate for the topic, making the speaker<BR> difficult to understand.	Fledging Speaker Attempts were made, but poorly excuted. Voabulary 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<BR> imagery.	Model Speaker The choice of vocabulary, was captivating and credible.
Pronuncitation & Grammar	Lax Speaker Sentence structure and the pronunciation of many words made it difficult to follow what you were saying.	Fledging Speaker Attempts were made, but poorly excuted. Pronunciation of words were a distraction.	Average Speaker Only a few grammatical and/or pronunication errors.	Spokesperson No errors were made, but no risks were taken.	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.	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 emphaisze points and create drama.
Confidence	Lax Speaker You looked scared or uncredible.	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.
Oral Citations Every one receives 5 points, but this will let you know what to work on.	Lax Speaker You used information and did not cite it.	Fledging Speaker You did not use any outside sources at all.	Average Speaker You made attempts to cite, but they were inaccurate.	Spokesperson You made accurate citations, but they could have been stronger or more identifiable.	Model Speaker Citations were correct, complete and easily identifiable.
Time	Lax Speaker You did not reach anywhere near an acceptable time.	Fledging Speaker You were over or under where you needed to be.	Average Speaker	Spokesperson You were within 10 seconds of where you needed to be.	Model Speaker You were within time requirements
Presentation Aids	Lax Speaker None were used.	Fledging Speaker One was missing.	Average Speaker They were both included, but needed to be approached differently or improved.	Spokesperson Appropriate.	Model Speaker Well chosen and well executed.

Subjects:

Communication

Types:

Presentation

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