ENG 1030 SPEECH RUBRIC

The average speech (grade C) should meet the following criteria:

  1.    Conform to the kind of speech assigned  (informative,persuasive,

                        etc)

                 2.    Be ready for presentation on the assigned date.

                 3.    Coform to the time limit

                 4.    Fulfill any special requirements of the assignment--such as

                        preparing an outline, using visual aids, conducting an interview,

                        etc.

                 5.    Have a clear, specific purpose and central idea

                 6.    Have an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion

                 7.    Show resonable directness and competence in delivery

                 8.    Be free of serious errors in grammar, punctuation, and word

                        usuage

The above average speech (grade B) should meet the preceding criteria and also:

                1.     Deal with a challenging topic

                 2.    Fulfill all major functions of a speech introduction and

                        conclusion.

                 3.    Display clear organization of main points and supporting

                        materials

                 4.   Support main points with evidence that meets the tests of

                        accuracy, relevance, objectivity, and sufficiency.

                 5.   Exhibit proficient use of connectives--transitions, internal

                        previews, internal summaries, and signposts.

                 6.   Be delivered skillfully enough so as not to distract attention from

                        the speaker's message.

                

The superior speech (grade A) should meet all the preceding criteria and also:

                 1.    Constitute a genuine contribution by the speaker to the

                        knowlege or beliefs of the audience.

                 2.    Sustain positive interest, feeling, and/or commitment among the

                        audience.

                 3.   Contain elements of vividness and special interest in the use of

                        language.

                 4.    Be delivered in a fluent, polished manner that strengthens the

                        impact of the speaker's message.

                

The below average speech (grade D or F) is seriously deficient in the criteria

required for the C speech.