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Introduction Speech Rubric 
1½-2-minute speech Each student will introduce themselves to the class and discuss past work experience, achievements, or their background and qualifications pertinent to their “dream job.” No outline or presentation aid is required for this presentation. Each student will speak extemporaneously. You may use up to 5-3x5 key-word notecards while you speak. Manuscript delivery or memorization will result in a grade of zero.
Rubric Code: X23C7WW
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Subject: Communication  
Type: Presentation  
Grade Levels: Undergraduate

Powered by iRubric Introduction Speech Rubric
  Excellent

45 pts

Proficient

25 pts

Limited

20 pts

Poor

10 pts

Topic

Excellent

The student has selected a topic appropriate for the audience and speech context.
Proficient

The student has selected a topic that is moderately appropriate for the audience and speech context.
Limited

The student has selected a topic that is appropriate only for either the audience or speech context.
Poor

The student has selected a topic that is not appropriate for the audience and speech context.
Thesis

Excellent

The thesis is clearly stated and is appropriate for the audience and context.
Proficient

The thesis is moderately clear and is appropriate for the audience and context.
Limited

The thesis is only mildly clear and is not appropriate for the audience and context.
Poor

The thesis is not clearly stated and is not appropriate for the audience and context.
Support

Excellent

Ideas are supported with appropriate supporting material for the audience and context. The speaker details at least 4 of the following items: name, major, interests, course expectations.
Proficient

Ideas are supported with appropriate supporting material for the audience and context. The speaker details at least 2 of the following items: name, major, interests, course expectations.
Limited

Ideas are supported with appropriate supporting material for the audience and context. The speaker details at least 1 of the following items: name, major, interests, course expectations.
Poor

Ideas are supported with appropriate supporting material for the audience and context. The speaker details none of the following items: name, major, interests, course expectations.
Organization

Excellent

The speech uses an appropriate organizational pattern and incorporates an introduction/preview, conclusion/review, transitions, credibility statement, and relevance of the speech. The outline is accurate and complete.
Proficient

The speech uses an appropriate organizational pattern and incorporates at least 4 of the following: an introduction/preview, conclusion/review, transitions, credibility statement, and relevance of the speech. The outline is accurate and complete.
Limited

The speech uses an appropriate organizational pattern and incorporates at least 2 of the following: an introduction/preview, conclusion/review, transitions, credibility statement, and relevance of the speech. The outline is accurate and complete.
Poor

The speech does not use an appropriate organizational pattern and does not incorporate an introduction/preview, conclusion/review, transitions, credibility statement, and relevance of the speech. The outline is not accurate or completed.
Language and Delivery

Excellent

The student uses appropriate projection, rate, pitch, tone, intensity, language, grammar, pronunciation, and articulation. The speech is free from vocal fillers and breaks.
Proficient

The student uses at least 5 of the following: appropriate projection, rate, pitch, tone, intensity, language, grammar, pronunciation, and articulation. The speech has fewer than 5 vocal fillers and breaks.
Limited

The student uses at least 3 of the following: appropriate projection, rate, pitch, tone, intensity, language, grammar, pronunciation, and articulation. The speech has fewer than 10 vocal fillers and breaks.
Poor

The student does not use appropriate projection, rate, pitch, tone, intensity, language, grammar, pronunciation, and articulation. The speech includes vocal fillers and breaks.
Physical Movement

Excellent

The student uses proper eye contact, movement, and gestures. The student records from the knees up.
Proficient

The student uses at least 2 of the following: proper eye contact, movement, and gestures. The student records from the knees up.
Limited

The student uses at least 1 of the following: proper eye contact, movement, and gestures. The student records from the knees up.
Poor

The student does not use proper eye contact, movement, and gestures. The student does not record from the knees up.



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