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    Informative Speech Grading Rubric

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    This document provides a grading rubric for an informative speech with criteria in several areas and grading descriptions for excellent (A), above average (B), average (C), and deficient (D) performance in each area. The key areas assessed are the introduction, content, organization of main points and evidence, transitions, incorporation of research, and conclusion. Requirements increase in rigor from C to A level work. For example, an A introduction would use an excellent attention-getting device and strong thesis while an average introduction may be missing some objectives.

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    This document provides a grading rubric for an informative speech with criteria in several areas and grading descriptions for excellent (A), above average (B), average (C), and deficient (D) performance in each area. The key areas assessed are the introduction, content, organization of main points and evidence, transitions, incorporation of research, and conclusion. Requirements increase in rigor from C to A level work. For example, an A introduction would use an excellent attention-getting device and strong thesis while an average introduction may be missing some objectives.

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    This document provides a grading rubric for an informative speech with criteria in several areas and grading descriptions for excellent (A), above average (B), average (C), and deficient (D) performance in each area. The key areas assessed are the introduction, content, organization of main points and evidence, transitions, incorporation of research, and conclusion. Requirements increase in rigor from C to A level work. For example, an A introduction would use an excellent attention-getting device and strong thesis while an average introduction may be missing some objectives.

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    This document provides a grading rubric for an informative speech with criteria in several areas and grading descriptions for excellent (A), above average (B), average (C), and deficient (D) performance in each area. The key areas assessed are the introduction, content, organization of main points and evidence, transitions, incorporation of research, and conclusion. Requirements increase in rigor from C to A level work. For example, an A introduction would use an excellent attention-getting device and strong thesis while an average introduction may be missing some objectives.

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    Informative

    Speech Grading Rubric


    Criteria
    Introduction
    (10 %)

    ______/15 pts.

    Excellent (A)
    (15-14 pts.) Speaker used an
    excellent attention getting
    device, & strong thesis. Speaker
    effectively established
    credibility & previewed the
    main points of the speech. All
    items were clearly labeled in the
    speakers outline.

    Kelly Soczka Kaiser, 3/3/15

    Above Average (B)


    (13-12 pts.) Speaker used an
    attention getting device & thesis.
    Speaker established credibility &
    previewed the main points of the
    speech. All items were clearly
    labeled in the speakers outline.

    Average (C)
    (11-10 pts.) Speaker missed some
    of the 4 objectives of an effective
    introduction; but had a thesis &
    revealed the topic of the speech.
    Some items were labeled in the
    outline.

    (39-36 pts.) Speaker appears to


    know about their topic & has a basic
    understanding. Main points were
    present in the outline, but they
    sometimes lacked
    support/evidence. Explanation of
    some concepts was needed.

    (35-32 pts.) Speaker provided


    some support for main points,
    but needed to elaborate further
    using explanations, examples, &
    descriptions (evidence).
    Understanding of the topic is
    lacking.


    Content
    (30%)

    ______/45 pts.

    (45-40 pts.) Speaker exhibited


    in-depth knowledge & rich
    understanding of topic. Main
    points were supported with
    convincing evidence and were
    clearly written in the speakers
    outline. Provided accurate
    explanation of key concepts.

    Deficient (D)
    (9-0 pts.) Speaker missed
    most of the 4 objectives
    of an effective
    introduction. The
    introduction was
    confusing and/or
    unorganized. None of the
    items were labeled in the
    outline.

    (31-0 pts.) Provided


    irrelevant or no support.
    Explanations of concepts
    were inaccurate or
    incomplete. Listeners gain
    little knowledge from the
    presentation.


    Organization of
    Main Points &
    Evidence
    (15%)

    ______/23 pts.

    Transitions
    (5%)

    _______/7 pts.

    (15-14 pts.) Speaker clearly used


    one of the following informative
    organizational patterns to
    arrange the speech: spatial,
    chronological, cause/effect,
    topical. Pattern was correctly
    identified in the speakers
    outline. Supporting points were
    exceptionally organized,
    evident, & supported the main
    points.

    (7-6 pts.) Speaker used
    articulate, effective transitions
    throughout speech and in the
    outline.

    (13-12 pts.) Speaker used one of the


    following informative organizational
    patterns to arrange their speech:
    spatial, chronological, cause/effect,
    topical. Pattern was identified in the
    speakers outline. Supporting points
    were organized, evident, &
    supported the main points.

    (11-10 pts.) Speaker attempted to


    use one of the organizational
    patterns, but some confusion
    exists in the arrangement of main
    points and/or supporting points.
    Some supporting points were dis-
    organized, but supported the
    main points.

    (9-0 pts.) Speaker did not


    use one of the informative
    organizational patterns.
    Main points were unclear
    or did not support thesis.
    Supporting points were
    confusing or misplaced.
    Evidence was not evident
    or supportive.

    (5 pts.) Speaker used transitions


    throughout speech and in the
    outline between main points.

    (4 pts.) Speaker was missing


    some transitions between main
    points. Some transitions were
    unclear or were not labeled in the
    outline.

    (3-0 pts.) Speaker did not


    use transitions correctly.
    Many transitions were
    missing.

    Criteria
    Incorporation
    of Research
    (15%)

    ______/23 pts.

    Excellent (A)
    (23-21 pts.) Sources of
    information were clearly
    identified & properly cited
    (both orally & in outline).
    Established credibility &
    authority of sources were
    presented. Research is from 4
    or more credible sources.

    Above Average (B)


    (20-19 pts.) Sources of information
    were identified & cited (both orally &
    in outline). Majority of research is
    from credible sources. Some errors
    exist in oral source citations & in
    outline.

    Average (C)
    (18-16 pts.) Most sources were
    clearly cited, but failed to
    effectively establish credibility &
    authority of sources presented.
    More than one source of
    research lacked credibility and
    reference page contained less
    than 4 sources.

    Deficient (D)
    (15-0 pts.) Failed to
    identify & cite sources. No
    attempt made to establish
    credibility & authority of
    sources presented. Lacked
    credible sources.

    (5 pts.) Speaker condensed ideas &


    signaled ending to audience. Speaker
    restated the thesis & reviewed the
    main points.

    (4 pts.) Speaker gave the


    audience an indication that the
    speech was ending. Unclear
    restatement of thesis/or review
    of main points.

    (3-0 pts.) Leaves audience


    uncertain as to whether
    speech has concluded.


    Conclusion
    (5%)

    ______/7 pts.

    (7-6 pts.) Speaker effectively


    condensed ideas & signaled
    ending to audience.
    Exceptional restatement of
    thesis & review of main points.


    Delivery
    (20%)

    _______/30
    pts.







    (30-27 pts.) Speaker displayed


    little or no distracting
    mannerisms & had strong eye
    contact. Speaker exhibited
    confidence and appeared
    extremely well prepared.
    Nonverbal behaviors & vocal
    variety are used to keep the
    audience engaged. Delivery
    style is modified as needed.
    Speaker used notes or visual
    aids as supplement, not as a
    crutch.


    Visual Aids (if
    applicable)

    Presentation was visually


    organized & complete. Visual
    aids were used effectively
    throughout presentation.

    (26-24 pts.) Minimal distracting


    mannerisms were displayed.
    Occasional loss of eye contact.
    Speaker exhibited confidence and
    appeared well prepared.
    Speaker could use more nonverbal
    behaviors and/or vocal variety to
    keep the audience engaged. Delivery
    style is modified as needed.
    Speaker used notes or visual aids
    primarily as a supplement, not as a
    crutch.

    (23-21pts.) Speaker used


    frequent distracting mannerisms.
    Eye contact made intermittently.
    Speaker may have lacked some
    confidence and may have relied
    to heavily on notes or visual aids
    to delivery speech. Delivery style
    needs to be modified to keep the
    audience engaged.






    Visual aids supported some of
    Presentation was organized &
    complete. Visual aids were somewhat the verbal presentation.
    effective, but werent used
    consistently throughout the
    presentation.

    (20-0 pts.) Speaker used


    frequent distracting
    mannerism and/or lack of
    eye contact. Speaker
    appeared to lack
    confidence and read
    directly from notes or
    slides.







    Visual aids used did not
    support verbal
    presentation.

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