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Informative Speech Rubric 
Persuasive Speech
Speech 1- Public Speaking
Rubric Code: D82X5W
By eperiod
Ready to use
Public Rubric
Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Informative Speech
  Does Not Meet

0-9 pts

(N/A)

Approaches

10-13.5 pts

(N/A)

Meets

14-15.5 pts

(N/A)

Above Average

16-18.5 pts

(N/A)

Exceeds Expectations

19-20 pts

(N/A)

Organization of Speech

Does Not Meet

Student does not have thesis statement. Does not follow outline. Speech is inconsistent.
Approaches

Student has thesis statement, but is not clear.

Attempts to follow outline. Needs transitions.
Meets

Student has a clear thesis statement, follows outline, easy to understand.

Transitions are there, but not clear.
Above Average

Student has a clear thesis statement, is consistent, follows outline, easy to understand.

Good transitions.
Exceeds Expectations

Student clearly states thesis, main ideas, transitions are smooth, the outline is followed effectively, and student has mastered the speech.
Content

Does Not Meet

Does not seem to understand the topic very well. No attention grabber, no detail of info, no main points.

Speaker does not give clear reason of why they are speaking on topic
Approaches

Shows a decent understanding of parts of the topic. Attempted to gain attention, info needs more detail and quality.
Meets

Shows a good understanding of the topic. Gained attention, has main points, good quality of info, has info details.

Has Intro, 3 main points and 2 subtopics, conclusion.
Above Average

Shows a full understanding of the topic. Gained attention, well developed Main Ideas, great info quality.

Has Intro, 3 main points and 2 subtopics, conclusion.
Exceeds Expectations

Strong attention grabber, the topic is fully presented with main ideas and supporting topics.

The audience is fully engaged in the content.

Has Intro, 3 main points and 2 subtopics, Conclusion.
Delivery

Does Not Meet

Often mumbles or cannot be understood OR mispronounces words.

Speech starts flat, with no introduction of topic or thesis statement.

Student does not seem at all prepared to present.
Approaches

Speech lacks attention getter.

The student is somewhat prepared, but it is clear that rehearsal was lacking.

Flat affect and energy.
Meets

Speaks clearly and distinctly most of the time.

Student is prepared, but might have needed a couple more rehearsals.

Meets Time limit requirements.
Above Average

Speaks clearly and distinctly a majority of the time.

Student seems pretty prepared

Good tone and inflection.

Meets time limit requirements.
Exceeds Expectations

Speaks clearly and distinctly all the time, and mispronounces no words.

Student is completely prepared and has obviously rehearsed extensively.

Excellent Tone, Inflection and Projection

Meets time limit requirements.
Presentation

Does Not Meet

Very little use of facial expressions or body language. Did not generate much interest in topic being presented.

Slouches and/or does not look at people during the presentation.

Very nervous.
Approaches

Facial expressions and body language are used to try to generate enthusiasm, but seem rigid and robotic.

Sometimes stands up straight and establishes eye contact.

Moderate nervousness.

Completely reads PowerPoint/Notes.
Meets

Speaker began with specific goal and stayed on topic.

Facial expressions and body language generate interest in others.

Uses visual aids.

Stands up straight and establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Seemed comfortable.
Above Average

Attention getter effective. Good connection with the speech.

Facial expressions and body language were in sync with content.

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident.

Uses visual aids effectively

Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.
Exceeds Expectations

Strong Attention Grabber, fully uses visual aids to coincide with speech, fully connected with audience and kept engagement.

Stands up straight, looks relaxed and confident.

Facial expressions and body language generate a strong interest and enthusiasm about the topic in others.

Establishes eye contact with everyone in the room during the presentation.

Extremely Comfortable.
Verbal Citation

Does Not Meet

Does not have any citations.
Approaches

Need to identify and cite credible sources.

Only cited one source.

Needed to create stronger credibility with sources.
Meets

Verbally Cited three sources.

Citations were from credible places.
Above Average

Verbally Cited four sources.

Sources came from credible places.
Exceeds Expectations

Citation includes four distinct sources which include, author, source, title, and date in oral citation.

Sources are valid using a diversity of resources.




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