Outline grading rubric (25 points)
Required elements | Potential earned points | Notes |
Structure Follows outline format Includes properly formatted APA Style reference page | 0-5 points | |
Heading Includes General Purpose Specific Purpose Central Idea Lists pattern of organization | 0-4 points | |
Introduction Includes attention getter Preview of main points Orients audience Establishes speaker credibility | 0-4 points | |
Body Includes three to five main points Includes two sub points per main point Includes three properly cited pieces of support Clear transitions between main points | 0-8 points | |
Conclusion Includes logical closing Summary of main points Memorable closing/clincher | 0-4 points |
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Speech grading rubric (65 points)Time: ___________
Required elements | Potential earned points | Notes |
Introduction Previews main points Creatively presented Uses question, quote, or interesting statistic for attention getter | 0-10 points | |
Delivery Within designated time Verbal Nonverbal Appropriate for entire audience Appropriate volume Appropriate pace | 0-10 points | |
Content Follows main points from introduction and outline Logically and clearly presented Provides sufficient reason/support Effective use of language | 0-10 points | |
Persuasiveness Provides sufficient material for persuasion Uses recognizable persuasive pattern of organization Verbalizes audience analysis creatively | 0-13 points | Motivated sequence; Problem-Solution; Statement of Reasons; Comparative Advantages |
Support Contains relevant, persuasive, and credible support from outside sources Three pieces of support are orally cited Visual aid(s) thoroughly explained and appropriate for audience | 0-12 points | |
Conclusion Restates main points Ends creatively/with impact Natural and persuasive end (is not abrupt and does not state, “That’s it” or similar) | 0-10 points |
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