Informative speech rubric

Informative Speech with Research Evaluation Sheet

Speaker_______________________ Topic_____________________ Time_______

10 Peer preview/ review

Outline:

10 Organization
All parts of the outline are clear yes/no/marginal

10 Content:
Sources: both/ cited (orally)
Presentation of main ideas: logical/ adequate/ confusing

Speech:

5 Introduction

Thesis clear/marginal/not clear/none
Preview of Main Points well organized/weak/none

10 BodyTransitions smooth/adequate/weak or not enough or none
Main ideas well-supported/adequate/weak
Research Citations spoken/none strong/adequate/weak

5 ConclusionSummary strong/adequate/weak/none
Final impression strong/adequate/weak/none

25DeliveryRate normal/fast/slowVolume normal/loud/soft
Eye Contact consistent/sometimes/never
Enthusiasm above average/adequate/lacking/none
Facial Expressions appropriate/average/deadpan
Gestures Natural/mechanical/distracting/lacking/none
Articulation good/adequate/weak
Pronunciation good/adequate/weak
Vocal Pauses None/few/many
Tone/vocal variety appropriate/marginal/monotone
Word choice clear/specific/marginal/inappropriate
Dress/Grooming appropriate/needs improvement/inappropriate

75 Total Score: