iRubric: Amendment Speech rubric

Used Monroe's Motivated Sequence in the body of the speech. Main points work within the steps and are clearly distinguished with supporting details. Transitions are effectively used for coherent movement from point to point.

General body organization resembled Monroe's Motivated Sequence but some steps weren't clear or well-developed. Transitions were okay, but not as unique or distinct as the could be.

The speaker somewhat related Monroe's Motivated Sequence to the organizational format,, but the steps --(need, satisfaction, visualization) lacked detail to the extent that some persuasive impact was compromised. Transitions need work.

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.

Depth of content reflects knowledge and understanding of topic. Main points adequately substantiated with timely, relevant and sufficient support.
Thoughtful audience analysis reflected through choice of topic and supporting evidence.

Provided accurate explanation of key concepts.Provides some support for main points, but needed to elaborate further with explanations, examples, descriptions, etc. Support is relevant, but could be stronger.
Good audience analysis reflected through choice of topic and content.

Provides very minor amounts of content and little support for main points. Explanations of concepts are a bit weak or incomplete. Listeners gain minimal knowledge from presentation.
Topic seems somewhat relevant to audience, but not explicitly stated. Vague reference to audience needs and/or interests.
Considering interests of audience didn't seem paramount in topic and or/content.

Provides irrelevant or no support. Explanations of concepts are inaccurate or incomplete. Listeners gain little knowledge form presentation. No attempt made to connect topic to targeted audience.