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Debate Assignment 
Debate Assignment
General Debate Rubric to give an idea of debate requirements for those who have never debated.
Rubric Code: NXC876C
By saleiterman
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Subject: English  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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  Level 4

10 pts

Level 3

8 pts

Level 2

6 pts

Level 1

4 pts

No Evidence

0 pts

Opening Statement

Level 4

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 2 major points in a clever and interesting way.
Level 3

Opening statement clearly defines the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 2 major points in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Opening statement attempts to clearly define the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Level 1

Opening statement doesn't define the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
No Evidence

No opening statement
Understanding of Topic

Level 4

The team clearly understood the topic in-depth and presented the information convincingly.
Level 3

The team understood the topic in-depth and presented the information with ease.
Level 2

The team seemed to understand the main points of the topic and presented those with some efficiency.
Level 1

The team did not show an adequate understanding of the topic.
No Evidence

The team gave false information
Rebuttal

Level 4

All counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to accurately defend position with evidence.
Level 3

Majority of counter-arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was able to defend position with evidence.
Level 2

Some of counter arguments were accurate, relevant and strong. Was somewhat able to defend position with evidence.
Level 1

Counter-arguments were not accurate and/or relevant. Did not use any evidence.
No Evidence
Question 1

Level 4

Question #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2 facts and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Level 3

Question #1 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2 facts and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Question #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 fact and examples to support their answer.
Level 1

Question #1 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, doesn't include any details or examples
No Evidence
Question 2

Level 4

Question #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2 facts and examples to support their answer in a highly persuasive manner.
Level 3

Question #2 clearly expresses their viewpoint, including at least 2 factss and examples to support their answer in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Question #2 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, including only 1 fact and examples to support their answer.
Level 1

Question #2 attempts to clearly express their viewpoint, doesn't include any details or examples
No Evidence
Content Requirements
Bonding to receptors

Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
No Evidence
Effects on the Brain

Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
No Evidence
Structure Function and source

Level 4
Level 3
Level 2
Level 1
No Evidence
Concluding Statement

Level 4

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a clever and interesting way.
Level 3

Concluding statement clearly sums up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists their 3 major points in a somewhat interesting way.
Level 2

Opening statement attempts to clearly sum up the viewpoint of the team and briefly lists 2 major points.
Level 1

Opening statement doesn't sum up the viewpoint and doesn't list major reasons.
No Evidence
Respect for Other Team

Level 4

All statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Level 3

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Never interrupted or talked over other team members.
Level 2

Most statements and responses were respectful and appropriate. Seldom interrupted or talked over other team members.
Level 1

Statements and responses were consistently not respectful. Consistently interrupted other team or talked over other team members.
No Evidence






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