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Persuasive Speech with Support 
Using Monroe's Motivated Sequence, students will deliver a 5-7 minute speech with a min. of 5 oral citations and a min. of 2 visual aids.
Rubric Code: BXB8A48
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Exceeds Standards

5 pts

Meets Standards

4 pts

Needs Work

2 pts

Deficient

1 pts

Introduction/Attention Step

Exceeds Standards

Attention-getter is highly effective and creates a hunger for further information. Establishes speaker credibility. A strong thesis clearly defines the scope of the overall argument and clearly presents claims.
Meets Standards

Attention-getter is effective in gaining the audience attention. Establishes speaker credibility. Thesis defines the scope of argument in a satisfactory manner and clearly presents claims.
Needs Work

Attention-getter is present, but somewhat ineffective. Thesis is somewhat unclear. Doesn't establish speaker credibility. Minimal connection with the audience.
Deficient

Attention-getter is missing. Thesis was confusing or its relevance to the audience is unclear.Topic inappropriate for the audience or speaking situation.
Problem/Need Step

Exceeds Standards

The problem was well-defined; related to the audience; well supported with examples and evidence.
Meets Standards

The problem is clear with relevant examples and evidence
Needs Work

The problem was unclear, or not related to the audience. Minimal examples and evidence used
Deficient

The problem was not clearly defined and not supported.
Solution/Satisfaction Step

Exceeds Standards

The solution was well-defined; effectively conveyed to the audience; well supported with excellent examples and evidence.
Meets Standards

The solution was clear with relevant support and examples;conveyed to the audience somewhat effectively with examples and evidence
Needs Work

The solution was unclear, or not conveyed to the audience.
Deficient

The solution was not clearly defined and too difficult for audience to easily decipher
Conclusion/Visualization Step

Exceeds Standards

The visualization step was well adapted to and effectively conveyed the audience and gave them a clear and vivid image of the future; how life would be with this solution. The conclusion has an effective final appeal and is very memorable.
Meets Standards

The visualization step was appropriately conveyed to the audience and was memorable.
Needs Work

The visualization was minimal, or had inappropriate material. Final appeal was adequate and somewhat memorable.
Deficient

There wasn’t a noticeable visualization step. Minimal impact conclusion.
Evidence

Exceeds Standards

Effectively uses supporting material from a variety of sources. Sources strengthen the argument and are integrated appropriately throughout.Proper citation in Reference List.
Meets Standards

Uses a mix of effective supporting material. Sources integrated somewhat effectively. At least 4 sources are cited during the speech. Proper citation most often made in Reference List.
Needs Work

Integrates sources ineffectively. A limited number of sources are cited during the speech. 2 or less. A number of incorrect citations.
Deficient

Sources not used
Rhetorical Appeals

Exceeds Standards

A variety of appeals used (ethos/logos, and pathos), they increase audience commitment and are effective in moving them towards stated aim.
Meets Standards

A variety of appeals used, they are not entirely effective in moving audience towards stated aim.
Needs Work

Appeals are ineffective in moving audience towards stated aim.
Deficient

Appeals were non-existent
Transitions

Exceeds Standards

Transitions signal appropriately and do not impede flow of the speech in an unnatural way. Varied use
Meets Standards

Transitions are used to aid movement throughout the speech, but are not well crafted and may not signal. Formulaic use
Needs Work

Transitions used do not effectively aid movement or signal. Transitions are lacking throughout.
Deficient

no transitions used
Visual Aids

Exceeds Standards

Min. of one Visual/audio aid striking or highly informative
Meets Standards

Min. of one visual aid/audio adds some interest and clarity.
Needs Work

visual aid adds nothing of significance
Deficient

no visual aid




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