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Debate Rubric

This is a rubric for a debate for and against Globalisation.

Rubric Code: FX5B957

By ELLIME

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Subject: Geography

Type: Presentation

Grade Levels: 9-12

Geog Globalisation Debate Rubric
	Strong (N/A)	Developing (N/A)	Unclear (N/A)
Viewpoint	Strong Viewpoints are clear and organized.	Developing Most viewpoints are clear.	Unclear Viewpoints are unclear and disorganized.
Supporting Arguments	Strong All supporting arguments are relevant, strong, and convincing.	Developing Many supporting arguments are relevant and most are convincing.	Unclear Few supporting arguments are relevant and are unconvincing.
Use of Facts & Examples Evidence examples include quotes, historic examples, statistics.	Strong Arguments are supported with 3-5 pieces of evidence from credible sources.	Developing Arguments are supported with 1-3 pieces of evidence and are mostly from credible sources.	Unclear Arguments are either unsupported or rely on unreliable sources.
Presentation	Strong Voice can always be heard. Student is well prepared. Well-paced and timed. Structure is evident with clearly stated thesis, points, evidence and re-statement	Developing Voice can usually be understood. Student needs additional preparation. Some problems with pace and/or length. Mostly fluent structure with some errors	Unclear Voice is difficult to understand. Student is unprepared to defend argument. Too short or too long with pacing issues. Structure was illogical or absent or confusing to audience
Engagement	Strong Student actively listens to other speakers, makes good eye contact, adheres to time limits, and is respectful in tone and language.	Developing Student listens to the opponent, has some attempt at eye contact, mostly follows time requirements, and uses respectful language most of the time.	Unclear Student does not show evidence of listening to others, reads without eye contact, has respect for his/her opponent and goes well over or under allowed time.
Persuasive Techniques	Strong A range of persuasive devices have been used to great effect	Developing 1 or 2 persuasive techniques are evident, but the effect was not purposeful	Unclear Unclear or vague persuasive techniques that had little to no effect on audience