Oral Communication Rubric
The student will demonstrate the ability to prepare and present oral communication in a variety of contexts as a college-level speaker.
Scoring Levels:
4 = High level excellence in evidence of oral communication ability and performance at the college level*
3 = Demonstrable, competent, expected evidence of oral communication ability and performance at the college level
2 = Minimally acceptable, inconsistent evidence of oral communication ability and performance at the college level
1 = Poor, unacceptable evidence of oral communication ability and performance at the college level
*College Level is established at 70% or above
| Dimension |
4 |
3 |
2 |
1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Speech Organization |
The organization (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is cohesive and compelling throughout the presentation. |
The organization (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, and transitions) is clearly and consistently observable throughout the presentation. |
The organization (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, andtransitions) is intermittently observable throughout the presentation. |
The organization (specific introduction and conclusion, sequenced material within the body, andtransitions) is minimally observable and inconsistent throughout the presentation. |
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Supporting Evidence |
Speaker integrates credible evidence from multiple sources and uses various source types to support positions. Visual media (if required) are compelling. |
Different types of support are used. Support adequately justifies speaker’s position. Visual media (if required) are used as appropriate. |
Speaker’s conclusions supported but not entirely justified. Sources lack credibility and variety. Visual media (if required) are lacking. |
Insufficient variety and amount of evidence used and lacks credibility. Visual media (if required) are distracting or missing when necessary. |
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Language Choices |
Language choices are memorable, compelling, and enhance the effectiveness of the presentation. |
Language choices are thoughtful and generally support the effectiveness of the presentation. |
Language choices are mundane and common and may lack clarity or compelling expression. |
Language choices are unclear, ineffective, and/or inappropriate to audience. |
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Oral Delivery |
Uses compelling and appropriate delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) that demonstrate that the speaker is prepared, polished, and confident. |
Uses delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) that demonstrate that the speaker is adequately prepared and comfortable. |
Uses delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) that demonstrate the speaker’s discomfort and minimal preparation. |
Uses delivery techniques (posture, gesture, eye contact, and vocal expressiveness) that demonstrate speaker’s lack of preparation and confidence. |
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Speech Content/ Central Message |
Speech content has accurate information and is precisely stated, appropriately reinforced, and memorable. |
Speech content is clear and consistent with the supporting material. |
Speech content is basically understandable, but is not often reinforced nor memorable. |
Speech content can be deduced but is not explicitly aligned to the assignment instructions |