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Oral Communication Debate Rubric 
Oral Communication Debate Rubric
Rubric Code: Y32A4C
By sshields
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: (none)

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  No Evidence

2 pts

Limited

3 pts

Proficient

3.5 pts

Effective

4 pts

Exemplary

5 pts

Preparation

No Evidence

Weak/no preparation for the debate. Lack of notes and prepared comments for opening presentations.
Limited

Limited preparation for the debate. Notes and comments present for opening presentations; lack in organization and essential speech organizational elements.
Proficient

Sufficient preparation for the debate. Notes and comments are written or typed. Presentations have an introduction, body section with at least 1-2 points and closing marks.
Effective

Moderate to strong preparation for the debate. May be stronger in some sections than others. All presentations contain essential speech elements with 2 or more points.
Exemplary

Excellent preparation for the debate. typed speeches prepared in advance. Presentations complete with intro, body section w/3 or more points and closing comments.
Organization

No Evidence

Presentation is not at all organized. Information is not presented in a clear and understandable manner.
Limited

Presentation is somewhat organized. Information is presented in a manner that is somewhat clear and understandable.
Proficient

Presentation is mostly well organized. Information is presented in a mostly clear and understandable manner.
Effective

Majority of presentation is organized. All information and arguments make sense. Attempts to refute the opponent arguments.
Exemplary

Presentation is very well organized. Information is presented in a clear and understandable manner. Effective refutation of opponent arguments.
Analysis of Issues

No Evidence

Topic content is completely unorganized. No analysis of important issues. No details and examples presented for support. Weak knowledge of subject matter.
Limited

Topic content slightly unorganized. Analysis of issue present; few details and examples offered for support. Limited knowledge of subject matter.
Proficient

Topic content generally organized. Argument analysis uses details and examples to build support. Good knowledge of subject matter. More than two points presented.
Effective

Topic content clearly analyzed and several examples are presented that build the overall case. Strong working knowledge of the main arguments and points.
Exemplary

Topic content well organized. Clear analysis of the argument complete with details and examples. Excellent command of subject matter and several points.
Delivery Skills

No Evidence

Presenter does not make eye contact with the audience or speak clearly. Difficult to hear at times. Some words pronounced incorrectly.
Limited

Presenter makes limited eye contact with the audience and speaks somewhat clearly. More vocal expression and projection necessary.
Proficient

Presenter makes adequate eye contact with most of the audience and speaks clearly most of the time. Rate is understandable, words are pronounced correctly.
Effective

Presenter establishes confident eye contact the majority of the speech. Vocal expression and rate are adequate. Pleasant to listen to.
Exemplary

Presenter has strong eye contact with the entire audience and speaks clearly to convey the message. Words pronounced correctly. Vocal rate and expression appropriate.
Crossfire Q & A

No Evidence

No participation in crossfire or grand crossfire during the entire debate. Does not answer opponent's questions.
Limited

Limited particiapation during crossfire and grand crossfire sections of the debate. Unable to give logical answers and does not ask relevant questions.
Proficient

Moderate participation in the crossfire and grand crossfire. Does ask at least two questions and attempts to answer questions coherently. Maintains civility.
Effective

Effective participation in both crossfire and grand crossfire. Able to ask questions and answer confidently. Uses evidence to ask & answer questions. Keeps calm & does not get upset.
Exemplary

Outstanding participation in both crossfire and grand crossfire. Asks thoughtful and important questions. Answers questions comfortably. Civil throughout.



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