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Informative Speech 
Students will give an informative speech on the given topic to their peers. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: JXB2X29
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Fair

3 pts

Good

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

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Outline

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The outline offered a bare-bones explanation of the speech
Fair

The outlined was missing one section
Good

The outline had all major sections and most minor sections or was turned in late
Excellent

The outline contained all needed information and was turned in on-time (the first night of speeches)
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Introduction

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The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
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The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.
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The speaker introduced the speech adequately, including an attention getter and a preview of the main points of the speech.
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The speaker introduced the speech well, including an attention getter and a preview of main points of the speech and engaged the audience.
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Content

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The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points.
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The speaker delivered adequate information about the topic. The speech lacked organization and/or detail.
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The speaker used logical order and relevant details to deliver their information. Adequate transitions were used.
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Logical, coherent organization and relevant information helped convey the speaker's message clearly. Smooth transitions were used.
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Conclusion

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The speaker ended the speech abruptly without conclusion.
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The speaker concluded the speech without in a disorganized fashion.
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The speaker concluded the speech by adequately summarizing the main points.
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The speaker quickly summarized the main points, referred back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a lasting impression!
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References

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Speech included one source or there was a lack of verbal citations or there was a lack of a reference page
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Speech included two sources, verbally cited and sourced on a reference page
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Speech included at least two solid sources and one not solid source, all verbally cited and sourced on a reference page
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Speech included at least 3 solid sources, all verbally cited and sourced on a reference page
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Visual Aid

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Visual aid is poor and does not complement the speech
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Visual aid is overwhelming or awkward spacing - there is no extra information to support the speech
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Visual aid has a few stray comments or follows the speech exactly, slides are a little busy or sparse
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Visual aid complements the speech, is visually pleasing and has a good balance of information on each slide or piece of paper
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Delivery
  Needs Improvement

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Fair

4 pts

Good

7 pts

Excellent

10 pts

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Voice

Needs Improvement

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to low volume. Very little expression was shown.
Fair

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points was inaudible. Little expression was shown.
Good

The student spoke loudly and clearly enough to be easily understood. The speaker used adequate expression and rate.
Excellent

Consistent and effective volume, articulation, and expression were present in the speaker's voice. Appropriate rate and pausing were employed.
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Eye Contact

Needs Improvement

The speaker seldom looked at the audience.
Fair

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on only a few people during the speech.
Good

The speaker looked at much of the audience often.
Excellent

The speaker looked at all of the audience most of the time.
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Body Language

Needs Improvement

The speaker's posture and expression indicated a lack of enthusiasm or comfortableness with the speech. Some movements were very distracting and made the speech difficult to follow.
Fair

The speaker had some distracting movement during delivery. Facial expressions seemed forced or absent.
Good

The speaker maintained adequate posture and non-distracting movement during the speech. Expressions were comfortable.
Excellent

The speaker maintained good posture. Movements were purposeful and enhanced the delivery of the speech. Facial expressions were comfortable and showed enthusiasm for the topic.
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Time Constraints

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The speaker ended 40+ seconds above or below the designated time frame
Fair

The speaker ended 20-39 seconds above or below the designated time frame
Good

The speaker ended 10-19 seconds above or below the designated time frame
Excellent

The speaker was withing the 6-9 minute time frame
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Pacing

Needs Improvement

The speaker had awkward pauses or mumbling and/or had 10+ vocalized pauses
Fair

The speaker raced through the speech or dragged it out - the speaker had 5+ vocalized pauses
Good

The speaker spoke a little too fast or too slow
Excellent

The speaker had perfect pacing - not too fast or too slow
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  • informative speech, presentation

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