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Public Speaking Public Speaking We use this rubric to evaluate speakers at our public speaking club. Feel free to use it for yours. Rubric Code: PXBXBX3 By stephstrick Ready to use Public Rubric Subject: Communication Type: Presentation Grade Levels: (none)

Content
	Excellent 7 pts	Above Average 6 pts	Average 5 pts	Below Average 4 pts	Poor 3 pts
1	Excellent The purpose is clear and captures the listener’s attention.	Above Average	Average The purpose is apparent.	Below Average	Poor The purpose is not evident.
2	Excellent The content is organized logically with fluid transitions to listener’s attention throughout the entire presentation.	Above Average	Average The organization of the content is congruent; transitions are evident.	Below Average	Poor The content lacks organization; transitions are abrupt and distracting.
3	Excellent Important details add to the interest and depth of the presentation; details work to connect the listener to the speech.	Above Average	Average The speaker provides the basic details necessary for the listener to understand the premise of the presentation.	Below Average	Poor The majority of ideas are unsupported by additional information or explanation.
4	Excellent Relevant examples or stories work to interest the listener and further develop main ideas.	Above Average	Average Stories and examples obviously relate to the content of the speech.	Below Average	Poor Stories and examples are missing or unrelated.
5	Excellent The conclusion unites the important points of the presentation and encourages future discussion.	Above Average	Average The conclusion summarizes the main ideas.	Below Average	Poor The speech ends without a summary.
Delivery
	Excellent 7 pts	Above Average 6 pts	Average 5 pts	Below Average 4 pts	Poor 3 pts
6	Excellent The choices of language, examples, and aids work together to heighten the listener’s interest and connection to the topic.	Above Average	Average The speaker’s word choices, explanations, and enthusiasm are appropriate for the topic and for each point; appropriate aids are incorporated.	Below Average	Poor The presentation is uninteresting.
7	Excellent The vocabulary is descriptive and accurate, engaging the listener through imagery.	Above Average	Average The vocabulary provides clarity and avoids confusion.	Below Average	Poor The vocabulary is awkward or inappropriate for the topic, making the speaker difficult to understand.
8	Excellent The speaker manipulates tone, speed and volume, using these tools to emphasize important ideas and hold the listener’s attention.	Above Average	Average The speaker avoids distracting vocal fillers or physical mannerisms and uses adequate speed and volume throughout the presentation.	Below Average	Poor Vocal fillers are present throughout the presentation. Speed and volume are inappropriate for the presentation.
9	Excellent Variation of sentence structure and word choice works to keep the listener interested and provides multiple examples and descriptions.	Above Average	Average Sentence structure and word choice are varied to avoid monotony of tone and repetition of ideas.	Below Average	Poor Sentence structure and word choice are monotonous and uninteresting.
10	Excellent Eye contact, interaction with aids, and physical gestures demonstrate the speaker’s energy and interest, guiding the listener through the presentation.	Above Average	Average Eye contact, interaction with aids, and physical gestures are natural and fluid.	Below Average	Poor Eye contact with the audience is lacking. Gestures are missing or awkward. The speaker depends heavily on the written speech or notes.
Outline Format
	Excellent 5 pts	Above Average 4 pts	Average 3 pts	Below Average 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
11	Excellent Uses the correct format as provided in class. Provides a purpose statement. Citation is correctly notated. Indention and alphabetical and numerical indicators are used correctly.	Above Average	Average Uses correct format. Provides purpose statement. Provides citation.	Below Average	Poor Lacks the correct formatting. No purpose statement. Lacking citation. Incorrectly indented with improper alphabetical and numerical indicators.
Sources
	Excellent 5 pts	Above Average 4 pts	Average 3 pts	Below Average 2 pts	Poor 1 pts
12	Excellent Provides at least and perhaps more than minimum number of sources. Sources are scholarly and credible. Sources are used powerfully within the speech. Correct verbal and written citation.	Above Average	Average Provides minimum number of sources. Credible sources. Correct verbal and written citation.	Below Average	Poor Does not provide minimum number of sources. Sources that are used are not scholarly or credible. Not correctly cited.

Subjects:

Communication

Types:

Presentation

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