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Argumentative Oral Presentation 
Students will give an argumentative presentation about a topic they select. They will be assessed on content and delivery.
Rubric Code: M23963C
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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Introduction
10 pts

Excellent

Excellent attention-getter, Related to audience, credibility established, gave brief introduction of topic, and stated claim. Clearly stated the relevance of topic to audience.
Good

Attention-getter and preview of main points were adequate. Claim may not have been clearly expressed. Relevance of topic to audience needs and interests was somewhat apparent.
Fair

The speaker introduced the speech, but some details were unclear. The introduction lacked an attention getter and/or a preview of main points.
Needs Improvement

The speaker failed to introduce the speech OR the introduction was not useful in indicating what the speech was about.
Claim
10 pts

Excellent

Claim (point you're making) is stated clearly with three sound reasons of support.
Good

Claim is stated along with three reasons, but one or more reasons are weak.
Fair

Claim may be unclear or may not be supported by three reasons.
Needs Improvement

Claim is not clearly stated and one or more reasons are missing.
Organization and Clarity
10 pts

Excellent

Main points work within the steps and are clearly distinguished with supporting details. Transitions are effectively used for coherent movement from point to point.
Good

General body organization steps weren't clear or well-developed. Transitions were okay, but not as unique or distinct as the could be.
Fair

The steps --(need, satisfaction, visualization) lacked detail to the extent that some argumentative impact was compromised. Transitions need work.
Needs Improvement

The speech was difficult to follow due to a lack of organization. Little detail was given to support the main points. Difficult to identify introduction, body, and conclusion.
Student Point of View
10 pts

Excellent

Presents sound arguments to support major claim. Arguments are supported with sufficient, relevant and valid evidence. Addressed oppositional arguments in a fair and persuasive manner.
Good

Some arguments are sufficiently supported but some unsupported. Minor reasoning present. Oppositional argument somewhat addressed. Most sources are credible and cited aloud.
Fair

Arguments lack some relevant and solid evidence. Credibility of sources and/or information is questionable. Opposition arguments not present or not very apparent.
Needs Improvement

Arguments lack relevant and valid evidence. Information is incorrect and/or outdated. Sources either aren't credible or not cited in presentation.
Conclusion
10 pts

Excellent

The speaker summarized the main points, tied back to the introduction to bring the speech full circle, and left the audience with a specific call to action and a powerful clincher.
Good

The speaker recapped main points but missed at least one key component of conclusion (call to action, clincher, tie-back to intro...etc.)
Fair

Ending was weak or not present; the speaker concluded the speech in a disorganized fashion. Two or more important components were not present.
Needs Improvement

No conclusion; Ended suddenly. Most parts of conclusion were missing.
Creativity
10 pts

Excellent

Speaker used original and effective creative techniques. (Examples include images, graphs, charts, video clips, humor, cartoons, anecdotes, ask the audience questions, props)
Good

Speaker used typical techniques to keep the attention of audience, but nothing original.
Fair

Creativity was minimal.
Needs Improvement

The element of creativity was overpowering and distracting from the true message or creativity was not included.
Works Cited Page
20 pts

Excellent

Included at least four sources (at least one for counter-argument) in works cited. Annotated correctly according to MLA. Correctly shared google doc with instructor.
Good

May be missing one element or made a formatting error.
Fair

Missing two elements or made a formatting error.
Needs Improvement

Missing more than two elements or made a formatting error or did not share correctly at the time of presentation.
Voice
10 pts

Excellent

Natural variation of vocal characteristics (pace, pitch, power, pauses, articulation) in Standard English to heighten interest and match message appropriately. Few, if any, verbal fillers.
Good

Some limited variation of vocal characteristics. Use of pace, pitch, power and pauses seemed inconsistent at times. Some verbal fillers.
Fair

The student could be heard most of the time but at certain points were inaudible and/or inarticulate. Little pitch variation. Pacing was too slow/fast. Verbal fillers were noticable and frequent.
Needs Improvement

Audience had difficulty hearing and/or understanding much of the speech due to tone or volume. Errors resulted in message confusion. Excessive use of vocalized fillers.
Eye Contact
10 pts

Excellent

Consistently and effectively used eye contact to establish rapport with audience. Rarely used speaker notes and and showed interaction with audience.
Good

The speaker looked up occasionally and focused on just a few people during the speech. Seemed a bit disengaged from audience for short periods of time.
Fair

Obvious use of speaker notes. Seems disengaged from audience for noticeable periods of time.
Needs Improvement

The speaker seldom looked at the audience. Reads speech from notes. Avoided eye contact with audience.



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