Opening Speech

(20 marks)

Excellent 5

Proficient 4

Adequate 3

Fair 2

Weak 1

Introduction
and Conclusion

(5 marks)

Clearly aware of intended audience

Aware of intended audience

Rarely takes audience into consideration

Unaware of audience

Support of position with specific facts and examples

(10 marks)

Details are interesting, accurate, and complete

Research evidence demonstrates  a thorough understanding

Details are accurate and generally complete

Research

evidence demonstrates a good understanding

Details are generally accurate and fairly complete

Research

evidence demonstrates a general understanding

Few details

Some evidence of research

Unsatisfactory understanding demonstrated

Little or no detail

Little evidence of research or understanding demonstrated

Presentation

rehearsal

voice
- pacing
- volume
- clarity
-expression

eye contact

(5 marks)

Delivery is smooth

Rehearsal is evident

Effective pacing, volume, expression and eye contact

Delivery is generally smooth

Some evidence of rehearsal

Some attention to pacing, volume, expression and eye contact

Delivery falters on occasion

Some evidence of rehearsal

Adequate volume and eye contact

Delivery is halting and uneven

Little evidence of rehearsal

Inadequate preparation

Delivery impedes communication

No evidence of rehearsal

Not prepared