iRubric: Introductory Speech Fall 2018 rubric

Speak conversationally from your knowledge of the topic (not from notes or memorized script).

Maintain direct, consistent and comfortable eye contact with audience throughout your presentation.

Use silent pauses between points, avoid fillers such as 'um, ah, uh, like, you know, etc.'

Present information with energy and enthusiasm to engage your audience's attention and interest.

You greet your audience and make sure you introduce yourself. Introduce what the
main points of your
speech are going to
be about.

Your main points are relevant, easy to follow and clearly connected to the topic of your presentation. Provide detailed, clear and relevant example to support the main points indicated above.

Speak clearly and concisely and make sure to pronounce the sounds of words correctly. Maintain a professional (i.e., appropriate), organized, and well-prepared delivery throughout.