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Career Presentation Group Cultural Presentation Rubric Code: YX63X97 By nhatridge Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Presentation Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Item for Scoring
	Lax Speaker 0 pts	Fledging Speaker 2 pts	Average Speaker 3.5 pts	Spokesperson 4.5 pts	Model Speaker 5 pts
Attention-Getter	Lax Speaker No attempt was made to get the audience's attention.	Fledging Speaker Your attention-getter was your name and topic.	Average Speaker You made a really good attempt at getting the audience's attention, but it still needs work.	Spokesperson Your attention-getter was appropriate and well executed.	Model Speaker You had our attention from the moment you began. It was relevant, charismatic, and related to the audience.
Purpose Statement/Thesis	Lax Speaker Completely Unclear. No attempt made to tell the audience what was to be discussed.	Fledging Speaker No single statement to highlight the thesis, but I was still able to identify where you were going.	Average Speaker The thesis was apparent, but not strong. It sounded more like a general topic than a declarative statement of intent.	Spokesperson The thesis was well placed and apparent.	Model Speaker The thesis was clear and easy to identify. You transitioned nicely into and out of the statement and kept our attention.
Preview of Main Points	Lax Speaker No attempt was made to give a preview.	Fledging Speaker One or more points were left out or it was difficult to tell where you were headed with the rest of the speech.	Average Speaker You made an attempt including a preview, but it was too long or difficult to identify.	Spokesperson All main points were included in the introduction.	Model Speaker Easy to identify. Appropriately placed and then discussed.
Main Points	Lax Speaker There was no real distinction between points. They had nothing to do with the thesis statement and they were underdeveloped.	Fledging Speaker The connection of the main point to the thesis needed to be stronger and/or they needed better organization.	Average Speaker Attempts were made to support thesis. There were examples to support your points, but one or more points still needed more work.	Spokesperson All the main points supported the thesis. All main points had examples and were organized.	Model Speaker All the main points supported the thesis and were well planned and cohesive with each other. All main points had well developed examples and were organized and easy to follow.
Organization	Lax Speaker Not organized at all.	Fledging Speaker The content lacks organization; transitions are abrupt and distracting. Felt like you were rambling.	Average Speaker There was some organization, but still needs more work. You skipped around in thought or it wasn't clear why content was used where it was.	Spokesperson The organization of the content is congruent; transitions are evident.	Model Speaker The content is organized logically, with fluid transitions to keep listener’s attention throughout the entire presentation.
Verbal Support	Lax Speaker You did not include any verbal support.	Fledging Speaker Attempts were made, but poorly executed. Points were weak or under supported.	Average Speaker You correctly included the required number of verbal support statements	Spokesperson You included required amount of verbal support. They were appropriate placed and strengthened your position	Model Speaker You provided everything that was required. Verbal support was exceptional and interesting. Accurate, credible and relevant. Well excecuted.
Transitions	Lax Speaker No attempts at transitions were made.	Fledging Speaker Transitions were attempted, but they were not very smooth or identifiable.	Average Speaker Overall your transitions were smooth, but you still need work to in one area (see comments).	Spokesperson You used transitions everywhere they were needed.	Model Speaker You came in nicely when it was your turn to begin speaking. You had smooth transitions throughout your section and you offered a smooth transition for the speaker that followed you.
Reading	Lax Speaker Read the entire time.	Fledging Speaker Read for the most part and only looked up for no more than a few words.	Average Speaker Read major portions and then elaborated in a extemporaneous style.	Spokesperson Read only main points, but everything else was extemporaneous, or it sounded memorized.	Model Speaker Extemporaneous throughout. You only glanced down at notes to verify where you were in the speech.
Vocabulary/Language Choice	Lax Speaker The vocabulary is awkward or inappropriate for the topic, making the speaker difficult to understand.	Fledging Speaker Attempts were made, but poorly executed. Vocabulary was misused or a distraction.	Average Speaker The vocabulary provides clarity and avoids confusion.	Spokesperson The vocabulary is descriptive and accurate, engaging the listener through imagery.	Model Speaker The choice of vocabulary, was captivating and credible. Technical terminology was used correctly.
Facial Expressions	Lax Speaker Your facial expressions were completely opposite of what they should have been or inappropriate.	Fledging Speaker Your facial expressions were distracting from your message or you stayed frozen with one expression the entire speech.	Average Speaker You made some attempts to change your facial expressions.	Spokesperson Your expressions varied and they were appropriate.	Model Speaker You were charismatic and dynamic with your expressions. You showed variety and balance along with being appropriate.
Delivery Outline	Lax Speaker Did not have a Delivery Outline.	Fledging Speaker Had too much written on Outline or used Preparation outline instead.	Average Speaker Outline had an appropriate amount of information on it, but you need more practice with it.	Spokesperson Your Outline was appropriate and your familiarity with it was good. There were a few occasions where it was distracting.	Model Speaker The outline and the use of it was exceptional. Followed directions and had clearly practiced with it.
Hand Gestures	Lax Speaker The use of hand gestures were non existent or completely inappropriate.	Fledging Speaker Hand gestures were used, but too frequently or not enough. Awkward.	Average Speaker Hand gestures nicely complimented points made.	Spokesperson Hand gestures reinforced the enthusiasm for the topic.	Model Speaker Perfect type, frequency and execution of gestures that captured the listener's attention.
Eye Contact	Lax Speaker You never looked at the audience.	Fledging Speaker Eye contact with the audience is lacking. You depended heavily on the written speech or looked in other places besides the audience's faces.	Average Speaker Eye contact was shared equally with the audience and other places.	Spokesperson Eye contact, interaction is natural and fluid.	Model Speaker Eye contact demonstrated the your energy and interest, guiding the listener through the presentation.
Posture/Body Language	Lax Speaker You fidgeted and/or slouched the entire time.	Fledging Speaker You only stood up straight every once in a while.	Average Speaker You only leaned on the podium or slouched as much as you stood up OR you rocked back and forth.	Spokesperson You only leaned on the podium or slouched occasionally.	Model Speaker Your body language and posture exuded confidence and dynamism.
Pronuncitation & Grammar	Lax Speaker Sentence structure and the mispronunciation of many words made it difficult to follow what you were saying.	Fledging Speaker Attempts were made, but poorly executed. Pronunciation of words were a distraction.	Average Speaker Some grammatical and/or pronunciation errors.	Spokesperson Only a few errors.	Model Speaker You used complex sentence structures and were able to pronounce difficult words or technical jargon correctly.
Audible Pauses	Lax Speaker Audible Pauses (uh,ums, like, etc.) are present throughout the presentation and it effected the flow of your speech.	Fledging Speaker You used many audible pauses, but it did not effect the flow.	Average Speaker You avoided distracting audible pauses for the most part.	Spokesperson You only used one or two.	Model Speaker You never used an audible pause.
Tempo/Speed	Lax Speaker Speed is inappropriate for the presentation.	Fledging Speaker The rate is confusing or uninspiring and lost the audiences attention.	Average Speaker Adequate speed throughout the presentation, but choppy at times or robotic.	Spokesperson Your tempo was conversational and easy to listen to.	Model Speaker You were dynamic and commanded our attention the entire time.
Vocal Variety	Lax Speaker You were monotone or one-dimensional.	Fledging Speaker You attempted a few variations.	Average Speaker You changed up your tone and rate enough to recapture attention a few times.	Spokesperson For the most part, you were able to keep audience attention with your variety.	Model Speaker The speaker manipulates tone, speed, and volume, using these tools to<BR> emphasize important ideas and hold the listener’s attention. The speaking style was conversational.
Volume	Lax Speaker Speed and volume are inappropriate for the presentation.	Fledging Speaker Volume was uninspiring and lost the audiences attention.	Average Speaker Adequate volume throughout the presentation.	Spokesperson We could hear you and understand what you were saying.	Model Speaker You manipulated volume to emphasize points and create drama.
Confidence	Lax Speaker You looked scared or not credible.	Fledging Speaker You only got confident toward the very end.	Average Speaker After the first few seconds were were able to show confidence.	Spokesperson You never appeared nervous.	Model Speaker You were confident, credible and commanded attention from the moment you got up to speak.
Enthusiasm/Energy	Lax Speaker You showed no enthusiasm for your topic.	Fledging Speaker You appeared to care little for your topic.	Average Speaker You seemed neutral on you topic.	Spokesperson You were enthusiastic for the most part.	Model Speaker You clearly cared and were passionate about you topic. We believed you felt what you were talking about.
Oral Citation #1	Lax Speaker Didn't have one.	Fledging Speaker	Average Speaker	Spokesperson	Model Speaker Credible, well identified and shared every aspect of the source. Appropriately placed.
Oral Citation #2	Lax Speaker Didn't have one.	Fledging Speaker	Average Speaker	Spokesperson	Model Speaker Credible, well identified and shared every aspect of the source. Appropriately placed.
Oral Citation #3	Lax Speaker Didn't have one.	Fledging Speaker	Average Speaker	Spokesperson	Model Speaker Credible, well identified and shared every aspect of the source. Appropriately placed.
Conclusion	Lax Speaker There was no conclusion	Fledging Speaker You had one or more parts missing.	Average Speaker You had all 3 parts of a conclusion, but some or all were difficult to identify.	Spokesperson Each part was clear, appropriate and easily identifiable.	Model Speaker Exceptional! You conclusion was spot on, included all parts. It was performed and paced well.
Followed Directions	Lax Speaker You did not follow any directions. You didn't include necessary components or did the assignment wrong.	Fledging Speaker	Average Speaker	Spokesperson	Model Speaker You followed every direction provided.
Time	Lax Speaker You did not reach anywhere near an acceptable time.	Fledging Speaker You were over or under where you needed to by more than a minute.	Average Speaker	Spokesperson You were within 10 seconds of where you needed to be.	Model Speaker You were within time requirements

Subjects:

Communication

Types:

Presentation

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