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Informative Speech 
Informative Speech
Research the approved topic. Submit one 2-3 page typed paper, double spaced, 12 point font following MLA guidelines. Include a bibliography citing at least 3 resources used researching the paper. Paper will be graded on quality of research to support the topic, effective use of information gained through research, credibility of sources, content, grammar and mechanics, and bibliography.
Rubric Code: UXC969A
By yknits18
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Subject: English  
Type: Writing  
Grade Levels: 9-12

Powered by iRubric Informative Speech
  Excellent

25 pts

Good

20 pts

In progress

18 pts

Emerging

15 pts

Score

(N/A)

Quality of research/conclusion

Excellent

--Cited 3 or more sources <BR>
--Sources reliable and properly cited.<BR>
--All information relevant to topic<BR>
--Sufficient information provided to support all elements of topic.<BR>
--Research in-depth and the beyond the obvious, revealing new insights gained.
Good

--Cited 3 sources <BR>
--Sources mostly reliable. Citation errors minor.<BR>
--Most information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Sufficient information provided <BR>
--Research of sufficent depth.
In progress

--Failed to cite 3 sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Emerging

--Failed to cite sources <BR>
--Source reliability questionable. Omitted information does not interfere with ability of reader to find the source.<BR>
--Some information relevant to thesis.<BR>
--Information provided to support some elements of topic<BR>
--Surface research.
Score
Content/audience purpose/

Excellent

--Topic interesting, of appropriate breadth for length of paper & an appropriate topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis complex, complete, & in-depth.<BR>
--Clear and appropriate organization, with effective transitions, introduction, and conclusion.
Good

--Topic somewhat broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a questionable topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis sufficient, but lacking in depth or complexity.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion slightly lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
In progress

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Emerging

--Topic too broad or narrow for length of paper and/or a poor topic for research.<BR>
--Support for thesis barely sufficient, and/or.<BR>
--Organization, transitions, introduction, and conclusion lacking clarity and/or appropriateness.
Score
Works Cited/EPL

Excellent

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- No more errors in format or punctuation.
Good

--All sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- 2 errors in format or punctuation.
In progress

--Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 3 errors in format or punctuation.
Emerging

Not all sources properly cited in both paper and bibliography.<BR>
-- More than than 4 errors in format or punctuation
Score
Grammar and Mechanics

Excellent

--Consistent and appropriate voice.<BR>
-- Sophisticated and precise word choice.<BR>
--No spelling errors.<BR>
--No errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- No punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met all style and min/max page requirements
Good

-- Voice mostly consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Fairly effective word choice.<BR>
--No more than 2 spelling errors.<BR>
--Fewer than 1 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- Fewer than 2 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
--Met most style and min/max page requirements
In progress

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 3 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 2 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 3 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
Emerging

-- Voice somewhat consistent and appropriate.<BR>
-- Correct word choice.<BR>
--More than 4 spelling errors. <BR>
--More than 3 errors in agreement, pronouns/antecedents, or tense.<BR>
-- More than 4 punctuation or capitalization errors.<BR>
Failed to meet style and/or min/max page requirements
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  • Research paper - emphasis on relevance of research



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