iRubric: TED Talk Presentation rubric

Extremely compelling, highly effective, and strongly motivational

Extremely well-written

Provides highly detailed and thoroughly researched information on topic

Contains a short personal story which is compelling and supports the main topic

Presents a high-level or global challenge or problem related to the topic

Inspires and motivates with a clear call to action

Highly appropriate for intended audience

Compelling, effective, and motivational

Well-written

Provides details and facts to support topic

Contains a short personal story which supports the main topic

Contains a challenge or problem related to the topic

Suggests actions for the audience to take

Appropriate for the intended audience

Effective

Some flaws or gaps in writing

Missing supporting details and facts

Contains a story which does not support the main topic

Hints at a challenge or problem related to the topic

Hints at possible actions for the audience to take

Questionably appropriate for the intended audience

Ineffective

Poorly written

No details or facts to support topic

Does not contain any personal story

Does not contain a challenge or problem related to the topic

Does not suggest any actions for the audience

Not appropriate for the intended audience

Memorized

Highly expressive and creative use of voice

Body language is innovative and exciting

Facial expressions are compelling, animated and expressive

Presentation seems polished and effortless

Occasional use of notecards

Clear and understandable voice

Appropriate body language supports message

Facial expressions are expressive

Presentation seems well practiced

Heavy reliance on notecards

Could be louder or more clear

Neutral body language

Facial expressions are neutral

Presentation seems rough

Entire speech is read from paper

Very difficult to understand

Body language is distracting or confusing

Facial expressions are distracting or confusing

Presentation seems like it hasn't been practiced at all