iRubric: Presentation rubric

The speaker enters the room on the verge of a panic attack. The speaker apologizes profusely for nerves. The speaker attempts to hide behind the computer desk, rather than taking his/her place in the center of the room. The speaker is clearly rattled and unsure of how to begin.

The speaker nervously stumbles into the room when it is his/her time to speak. The speaker apologizes for his/her nervousness, and seems flustered and out-of-sorts.

The speaker enters the room rather reluctantly. The speaker takes his/her place in the middle of the room, and attempts to refrain from rolling eyes or heaving a dramatic sigh.

The speaker enters the classroom with a fair amount of confidence and assurance. Although the speaker may seem slightly nervous, the speaker does calm himself/herself, connects with the audience, and refrains from mentioning any nervousness or apologizing for any nervousness.

The speaker enters the classroom to deliver the speech calmly, slowly, and with confidence. The speaker takes his/her position in the middle of the front of the room. The speaker established eye contact with your audience.The speaker appears calm and assured.

It was difficult to clearly understand the speaker's words. The speaker talked too quickly or too slowly.

Although the speaker's words were understandable, the rate was speaking rate was too quick or too soft.

The speaker spoke clearly and with appropriate speed and tone of voice.

The speaker demonstrated a pleasing voice quality, sounded confident, and spoke at an understandable rate of speed and volume.

Excellent voice quality, tone, and speed. Made excellent connections with audience and elocution was immaculate. Emotional connection made through voice.