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Argumentative/Persuasive Speech
Persuasive Speech
This is a grading rubric for a persuasive public speech based on Monroe's Motivated Sequence, delivered without power point.
Rubric Code:
XA6X3W
By
lzumwalt
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Subject:
Communication
Type:
(Other)
Grade Levels:
Undergraduate
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Argumentative/Persuasive Speaking
Failed to Complete
0 pts
Needs Improvement
1 pts
Satisfactory
3 pts
Excellent
5 pts
Topic Selection
Failed to Complete
The topic is not argumentative/persuasive or is inappropriate in scope (either too broad or too narrow)
Needs Improvement
The topic is argumentative/persuasive, but nothing is done to make topic relevant and interesting to audience.
Satisfactory
The topic is argumentative/persuasive; speaker only partially makes the topic relevant and interesting to audience.
Excellent
The topic is argumentative/persuasive and the speaker makes the topic relevant and interesting to the audience in every phase of the speech: intro, body and conclusion.
Introduction
Failed to Complete
The speaker has no attention catching device, no understandable thesis, and no preview. Speaker does not establish credibility.
Needs Improvement
Speaker only slightly catches the audience's attention. Thesis is stated, but not clear. No discernible preview included. Speaker does not establish credibility.
Satisfactory
Speaker catches the attention of the audience; thesis is stated. Preview is given, but not necessarily followed throughout the speech.<BR>
Credibility not established.
Excellent
The speaker catches the attention of the audience and clearly states the thesis. Speaker's credibility is established Speaker includes a preview that is clear and follows it throughout the speech.
Organization
Failed to Complete
The speech has no discernible organization.
Needs Improvement
Speech has a somewhat logical order, but does not follow Monroe's Motivated Sequence.
Satisfactory
Speech has a logical order, but does not include all the steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence.
Excellent
The speech clearly follows all the steps of Monroe's Motivated Sequence (Attention; Problem/Need; Satisfaction; Visualization; Call to Action).
Body
Failed to Complete
Key ideas are not explained, or inadequately explained. Less than 3 main points. No transitions or internal summaries.
Needs Improvement
Speech has less than 3 main points. Key ideas are explained. No transitions or internal summaries.
Satisfactory
Speech has at least 3 main points. Key ideas are explained. Some transitions.
Excellent
Speech has at least 3 main points (problem, solution, visualization.) or (opposition, refutation, main argument) Key ideas are clearly explained.
Sources
Failed to Complete
Speaker does not use supporting materials (facts, statistics, quotations, etc) Speaker does not cite sources.
Needs Improvement
Speaker uses some supporting materials. Does not cite sources.
Satisfactory
Speaker provides supporting material for main points but does not cite sources.
Excellent
Speaker provides supporting material for all main points. Citation of at least 3 sources. Source material is appropriate for topic. Consideration of authority and reliability of source choices is evident.
Sources strengthen the arguments.
Conclusion
Failed to Complete
The speaker ends the speech abruptly and without finality. No discernible call to action.
Needs Improvement
The speaker ends the speech with a conclusion, but does not review main points, restate the thesis or have a sense of finality. No call to action.
Satisfactory
Speaker ends the speech with a conclusion but is missing one of the following: review of main points, restatement of thesis, a sense of finality or call to action.
Excellent
Conclusion includes restatement of thesis, review of main points and a sense of finality. for Persuasion, conclusion identifies and requests a specific action from the audience.
Vocal Delivery
Failed to Complete
Speaker uses no vocal variety; speaks in a monotone. Lack of enunciation. Mispronunciations.
Needs Improvement
Speech is understandable, but speaker uses too many vocal pauses (uhs or ums); words are used repeatedly (like, you know) words are mispronounced; Lack of enunciation
Satisfactory
Speech is delivered in conversational manner with appropriate volume, vocal variety, rate and enunciation. Only isolated examples of vocal pauses or mispronunciations.
Excellent
Speech is delivered in conversational manner with appropriate volume, vocal variety, rate and enunciation. Speech is free of mispronunciations and verbal pauses are not noticeable.
Eye Contact
Failed to Complete
The speaker lacks eye contact and reads speech directly from notes.
Needs Improvement
Speaker maintains only partial eye contact; mostly reads directly from notes.
Satisfactory
Speaker maintains eye contact throughout speech, but frequently reads from notes.
Excellent
Speaker maintains consistent eye contact throughout speech, only occasionally glancing at notes. Note: the speaker is NOT memorized.
Physical Delivery
Failed to Complete
The speaker uses gestures and movement that distract from the speech. For example: leans on a podium, chews gum, paces throughout the speech, plays with hair or jewelry.
Needs Improvement
Gestures and/or movements distract from speech, but there are moments of distraction-free delivery.
Satisfactory
Gestures and/or movement are mostly free from distraction but do not add to the delivery of the speech.
Excellent
Gestures and movements add to the delivery of the speech. Arm or hand movements are used deliberately to emphasize points. Nervous mannerisms are avoided.
Handling the Opposition
Failed to Complete
Speaker does not acknowledge the opposition argument.
Needs Improvement
Speaker acknowledges the opposition but does not refute it or does not refute it respectfully.
Satisfactory
Speaker acknowledges opposition and refutes it, but does not state the main argument strongly.
Excellent
All arguments and refutations are strong and well-supported with research.
Baby steps are provided to entice the audience for action,
Subjects:
Communication
Types:
(Other)
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