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Oral presentation 
This presentation provides an introduction to and a summary of that portion of the students' team project. This is to provide unwritten facts, "witty commentary" and an expanded review of their research and insights on their portion of the project.
Rubric Code: G664BA
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Unsatisfactory

0 pts

Poor

1 pts

Average

3 pts

Excellent

5 pts

Total Scores

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Vocal Presentation

Force of presentation and ability to communicate clearly

Unsatisfactory

Student spoke too softly, had very poor articulation, spoke too quickly, took unnecessary pauses, read cue cards or otherwise made it very hard to understand presented material
Poor

Student provided a basically clear vocal presentation, had a few mispronunciations, had excessive use of filler words, rapid rate of speech, volume issues, etc.
Average

Student spoke clearly, articulated well, loud enough for everyone to hear, paced so audience could understand and had few mispronounced words
Excellent

Student's vocal presentation went beyond basic functionality to include uses of vocal variety and language use that created an engaging performance
Total Scores

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Physical Presentation

Speakers stance and ability to comfortably communicate in front of audience

Unsatisfactory

Student did not make eye contact with the audience, had lot of extra movement, slouched, held hands behind back, and physical presentation distracted from their speech.
Poor

Student posture was poor, unnecessary movement distracted and had some moments of eye contact; parts of the speech focused on the outline but spent too much time looking up or around - not on group
Average

Student had good posture and use of gestures; maintained good eye contact with the audience during the speech
Excellent

Student integrated posture, gestures, and other nonverbal behaviors so that they empowered and enhanced the speech
Total Scores

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Attention Getter

Grabbing the audiences attention and relating the topic to the audience

Unsatisfactory

Student did not provide techniques to engage audience interest or the attempt was made in an incoherent and unintentional fashion
Poor

Student attempted to engage audience interest, but the effort was incomplete, disorganized, or was underdeveloped by poor delivery
Average

Student used hypothetical or rhetorical question or other technique to attempt to attain the interest of the audience
Excellent

Student actively engaged the audience with creative, practiced or intentional oratory style
Total Scores

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Credibility Statement

Student interjected sufficient information to garner credibility and professionalism

Unsatisfactory

Student did not make an attempt to establish credibility
Poor

Student made a statement to establish credibility, but was not effective
Average

Student made an effective claim to credibility
Excellent

Student made a relevant and effective claim to credibility that was integrated within the dialogue/interaction that effectively enhanced audience perception of credibility
Total Scores

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Organization

Soundness of oratory patterns and flow of information

Unsatisfactory

The body of the speech had no relation to the introduction and was difficult to follow
Poor

The body of the speech had little or no relation to the introduction but was structured with transitions or other elements that aided comprehension
Average

The body of the speech was clearly related to the introduction but was difficult to follow in places
Excellent

The body of the speech was clearly related to the introduction and was easy to follow and smartly given
Total Scores

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Signal end/Review central ideas

Ability to close

Unsatisfactory

The conclusion did not signal the end of the speech or review the central ideas
Poor

The conclusion performed one of these functions but not the others
Average

The conclusion both signaled the end of the speech and reviewed the central ideas, but was unclear or incomplete in doing so
Excellent

The conclusion clearly signaled the end of the speech and reviewed the central ideas
Total Scores

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5




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