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Speech Rubric 
Research-based Informative Rubric
Rubric Code: T77WAW
By kjoeckel
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

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6-8 minute speech with PowerPoint
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Undeveloped

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Attention getter

Excellent

Attention device gains attention of audience. Device is creative and appropriate to topic and audience.
N/A

Device gains attention but the device is not creative.
N/A

Devices gains minimal attention.
N/A

Attention device is unrelated to the topic.
Undeveloped

Attention device is missing.
Central idea

Excellent

Central idea is clearly informative in nature. States entral idea clearly and concisely. Central idea is original.
N/A

Central idea is clearly informative in nature and is clearly stated. Central idea is not concisely stated. Central idea is not original.
N/A

Central idea is clearly informative but not clearly or concisely stated.
N/A

Central idea is not clearly informative.
Undeveloped

No central idea is stated.
Credibility

Excellent

Provides detailed information to establish credibility with audience.
N/A

Provides some information to establish credibility with audience.
N/A

Minimally establishes credibility with audience.
N/A

Attempts to establish credibility with audience but is unconvincing.
Undeveloped

No credibility established.
Preview

Excellent

Previews body of speech in a memorable and effective way.
N/A

Previews body so audience knows main points in brief.
N/A

Preview is incomplete.
N/A

Preview is indistinguishable.
Undeveloped

Preview is missing.
Main points

Excellent

Main points are effective and strongly support the central idea.
Main points are strongly supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
N/A

Main points support the central idea.

Main points are supported with convincing evidence from at least three sources.
N/A

Some main points overlap or are redundant.

Main points are supported with evidence from at least three sources.
N/A

Some main points are unclear.

Support for main points is below the minimum requirement.
Undeveloped

Some main points are missing.

No support for the main points is presented.
Transitions

Excellent

Complete transitions between main points create effective flow.
N/A

Complete transitions between main points.
N/A

Attempts to use transitions between main points.
N/A

Some transitions or parts of transitions are missing.
Undeveloped

Transitions are missing.
Conclusion

Excellent

Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a memorable, compelling closing statement.
N/A

Clearly and concisely reviews central idea and main points of speech. Provides a closure statement.
N/A

Clearly reviews thesis and main points.
N/A

Missing review of central idea or review of main points. Conclusion may be poorly worded.
Undeveloped

Review of central idea and main points is missing. Closure statement is missing.
Oral Style

Excellent

Conversational style flows easily; engages and enthralls the audience; fluid speech. Speaker appears relaxed and confident.
N/A

Mostly conversational; throughout most of the speech you engage the audience. Work just a bit to excite and enthrall the audience more fully.
N/A

While much of the speech is in written style there are times that you talk to us - do this more often so we can connect more fully.
N/A

Attempts to be conversational; reading most of the speech. Nervousness apparent.
Undeveloped

Not conversational; reads the entire speech.
Vocal Fillers

Excellent

Speech is delivered fluently; no distracting vocal fillers
N/A

Only a few vocal fillers that do not distract from the fluency of the message.
N/A

The vocal fillers begin to interrupt the flow of the speech.
N/A

Repeated vocal fillers interrupt the flow of your speech and distract listeners.
Undeveloped

Nearly impossible to follow the flow of the speech due to the constant interruptions caused by vocal fillers.
Language

Excellent

Language is vivid, enhances clarity; grammar/ pronunciation correct.
N/A

Language is understandable with a few grammar/pronunciation errors.
N/A

Language is plain, uninteresting; several grammar/pronunciation errors.
N/A

Language has many grammar/pronunciation errors.
Undeveloped

Language is offensive/marginalizing.
Eye Contact

Excellent

Effectively, consistently engages audience with sustained eye contact.
N/A

Consistently engages audience with eye contact.
N/A

Attempts to establish eye contact but sometimes appears distracted an/or tied to notes.
N/A

Eye contact is minimal and fleeting.
Undeveloped

Eye contact is almost non-existent.
Facial Expressions

Excellent

Facial expressions enhance the message and are consistent with the intent of the message for the entire presentation.
N/A

Facial expressions are consistent with the intent of the message throughout most of the presentation.
N/A

Facial expressions are somewhat consistent with the intent of the message.
N/A

Facial expressions are minimal; speaker may appear bored.
Undeveloped

Facial expressions do not match the intended message and create confusion.
Body Movement and Gestures

Excellent

Natural use of body movement and gestures reinforce speech throughout presentation.
N/A

Body movement and gestures appropriate but infrequent.
N/A

Attempts to use body movement and gestures. Appears uncomfortable.
N/A

Body movement and gestures appear robotic or distracting.
Undeveloped

No attempt made to use body movement or gestures to enhance message.
PowerPoint

Excellent

PowerPoint slides meaningfully support speech; slides are free of errors; slides meet all requirements
N/A

Slides support speech but contain 1-2 errors in mechanics or design.
N/A

Slides generally support speech but contain 3-4 errors in mechanics or design.
N/A

Slides distract from speech or contain excessive errors in mechanics or design.
Undeveloped

No slides are used.



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