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Research-based Speech Rubric

Rubric for assessment of Research-based speeches (with references to the DK Guide to Public Speaking)

Rubric Code: E6772X

By helenacosta

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Subject: Communication

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Research-based speech Enter rubric description
	Model Speaker 10 pts	Spokesperson 9 pts	Average Speaker 7 pts	Fledgling Speaker 6 pts	Lax Speaker 4 pts
Attention Getter DK, p 198-203	Model Speaker Device grabs attention of audience. It's creative, imaginative and thoughtful.	Spokesperson Attention device has audience watching and thinking though the device isn't very creative.	Average Speaker Audience is listening with some attention.	Fledgling Speaker Attention device is unrelated to the topic.	Lax Speaker Attention device is missing.
Relating Topic to Audience DK, p 197	Model Speaker Relates topic to audience with strong connection and clear reasoning.	Spokesperson Relates topic to audience building a good connection between audience and topic.	Average Speaker Relates topic to audience building a fair connection between audience and topic.	Fledgling Speaker Attempts to connect topic with audience but is unsuccessful.	Lax Speaker No attempt made to connect the topic with the audience.
Relating Topic to Self DK, p 197	Model Speaker Detailed information provided directly relates topic to self with strength and clarity.	Spokesperson Convinces audience of a relationship between the topic and self.	Average Speaker Topic related to self in an appropriate way.	Fledgling Speaker Attempts to relate topic to self but the connection is not very convincing.	Lax Speaker No credibility established.
Thesis and Forecast DK, Central Idea, p 60-65	Model Speaker Thesis clearly revealed and well structured for speech as well as audience. Forecasts body of speech in a memorable and effective way.	Spokesperson Thesis stated and appropriate for the speech as well as audience. Forecasts body so audience knows main points in brevity.	Average Speaker Thesis needs strength or structure. Audience is somewhat considered. Forecast incomplete.	Fledgling Speaker Thesis missing OR Forecast statement missing.	Lax Speaker Thesis inappropriate or missing AND Forecast is missing or indistinguishable.
Main Points DK, p 188	Model Speaker Main points are effective and strongly support thesis.	Spokesperson Main points are separate and support thesis.	Average Speaker Some main points overlap or are redundant.	Fledgling Speaker Some main points are unclear.	Lax Speaker Some main points are missing.
Sup-points DK, p 190	Model Speaker Main points are strongly supported with convincing evidence from a variety of true stories, surprising facts, expert opinions and statistics.	Spokesperson Main points are supported with convincing evidence from a variety of true stories, surprising facts, expert opinions and statistics.	Average Speaker Main points are supported with the minimum of a true story, a surprising fact, an expert opinion and a statistic.	Fledgling Speaker Support for main points is below the minimum requirement.	Lax Speaker No support for the main points is presented.
Oral Citations DK, p 130-133	Model Speaker Comfortable, complete citations lend powerful, convincing support to thesis and main points. All sources are cited at the point of use.	Spokesperson Complete citations lend support to thesis and main points. All sources are cited at the point of use.	Average Speaker Attempts to make all required citations but presented in a way that interrupts the flow of the speech. Practice this skill to improve fluency.	Fledgling Speaker Most citations missing.	Lax Speaker No citations made.
Transitions DK, p 160-163	Model Speaker Complete transitions between main points create effective flow.	Spokesperson Complete transitions between main points.	Average Speaker Attempts to use transitions between main points.	Fledgling Speaker Some transitions or parts of transitions are missing.	Lax Speaker Transitions are missing.
Conclusion DK, 206-211	Model Speaker Four elements of the conclusion are compelling and memorable.	Spokesperson Conclusion is effective and includes all 4 elements.	Average Speaker Conclusion missing one of the 4 elements.	Fledgling Speaker Speech ends abruptly, conclusion missing 2 of the 4 elements.	Lax Speaker Conclusion missing. Audience didn't know when to clap.
Volume variation DK, p 239, 241	Model Speaker Volume easily heard throughout the audience; adds interest, passion.	Spokesperson Volume easily heard throughout audience.	Average Speaker Volume is occasionally too loud or too soft.	Fledgling Speaker Volume is consistently too loud.	Lax Speaker Volume is consistently too soft.
Rate Variation DK p. 239-241	Model Speaker Rate variation is effective and clear; adds power, drama, empathy, suspense.	Spokesperson Rate is understandable and appropriate throughout the speech.	Average Speaker Rate is occasionally too fast or too slow. A few words garbled.	Fledgling Speaker Rate is consistently too fast.	Lax Speaker Rate is consistently too slow.
Oral Style DK, p 226	Model Speaker Conversational style flows easily; engages and enthralls the audience; fluid speech. Speaker appears relaxed and confident.	Spokesperson Mostly conversational; throughout most of the speech you engage the audience. Work just a bit to excite and enthrall the audience more fully.	Average Speaker While much of the speech is in written style there are times that you talk to us - do this more often so we can connect more fully.	Fledgling Speaker Attempts to be conversational; reading most of the speech. Nervousness apparent.	Lax Speaker Not conversational; reads the entire speech.
Vocal Fillers DK, p 240	Model Speaker Conversational style flows easily; you engage the audience without distracting with vocal fillers.	Spokesperson Only a few vocal fillers that do not distract from the fluency of the message.	Average Speaker The vocal fillers begin to interrupt the flow of your speech. This disrupts audience attention.	Fledgling Speaker The consistent vocal fillers interrupt the flow of your speech and force the audience to work to follow the message.	Lax Speaker Nearly impossible to follow the flow of the speech due to the constant interruptions caused by vocal fillers.
Language DK, Chapter 8, p 242	Model Speaker Language is vivid, enhances clarity; grammar/ pronunciation correct.	Spokesperson Language is understandable with a few grammar/pronunciation errors.	Average Speaker Language is plain, uninteresting; several grammar/pronunciation errors.	Fledgling Speaker Language has many grammar/pronunciation errors.	Lax Speaker Language is offensive/marginalizing.
Eye Contact DK, p 245	Model Speaker Effectively, consistently engages audience with friendly, comfortable and compelling eye contact, speaking to one person per thought or phrase.	Spokesperson Consistently engages audience with eye contact, speaking to one person per thought or phrase.	Average Speaker Attempts to establish eye contact but engages in 1-2 of the ineffective behaviors described on the bottom of DK, page 145.	Fledgling Speaker The intimacy of direct eye contact seems too scary. The eyes slide away from audience members constantly.	Lax Speaker Rarely looks at audience. The audience feels left out and bored.
Facial Expressions DK, p 246	Model Speaker Facial expressions enhance the message and are consistent with the intent of the message for the entire presentation.	Spokesperson Facial expressions are consistent with the intent of the message throughout most of the presentation.	Average Speaker Facial expressions are somewhat consistent with the intent of the message.	Fledgling Speaker Facial expressions are stoic, plain or the speaker seems bored.	Lax Speaker Facial expressions do not match the intended message and create confusion or misplace audience focus.
Body Movement and Gestures DK, p 246-247	Model Speaker Natural use of body movement and gestures reinforce speech throughout presentation.	Spokesperson Body movement and gestures appropriate but infrequent.	Average Speaker Attempts to use body movement and gestures. Appears uncomfortable.	Fledgling Speaker Body movement and gestures appear robotic or distracting.	Lax Speaker No attempt made to use body movement or gestures to enhance message.
Attire	Model Speaker Professional and smart attire creates air of credibility, believably and polish.	Spokesperson Attire is mostly professional and appropriate for speech topic.	Average Speaker Your clothing choices minimally distract from the message. Please don't wear clothes with images or logos.	Fledgling Speaker Attire too casual. Your clothes draw diminish your credibility by drawing attention to themselves and distracting from the message.	Lax Speaker Your attire consistently draws attention from the message; Please wear clothes that fit and avoid jewelry that makes noises.
Presentation Aids	Model Speaker Presentation aid/s effective, easy to see, appropriately revealed and concealed.	Spokesperson Presentation aid/s support speech, easy to see.	Average Speaker Presentation aid/s meet some requirements and/or important elements are hard to see.	Fledgling Speaker Presentation aid/s distract from speech or feel incomplete (as though a concept should have been illustrated with a presentation aid.	Lax Speaker Presentation aid/s missing.
Speaking outline 4 cards max.	Model Speaker Key words/phrases except thesis, all elements represented; cards are sequenced.	Spokesperson Key words/phrases except thesis, all most elements represented; cards are sequenced.	Average Speaker Most requirements met	Fledgling Speaker Many requirements met.	Lax Speaker Speaking outline is missing.

Keywords:

research, speech,

Subjects:

Communication

Types:

Presentation

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