Speech evaluation

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Introduction (5 Points)

Missed 3-4 objectives: Attempt was unorganized and not extemporaneous

Missed two objectives of the introduction and/ or the overall delivery was lacking enthusiasm or a natural delivery

Missed one of the key objectives, but delivery was clear and enthusiastic; organized clearly

Included the key objectives;Delivery was extemporaneous and enthusiastic; organized clearly

Points

0-2

3

4

5

Main Points,

Organization,

And Time

(25 Points)

Main points were not clear; A pattern of organization was not evident; Facts were missing with details and in-depth explanations; Did not meet the time constraint

Some main points were clear; A pattern of organization was evident; some facts missing details and in-depth explanations; May not have met the time constraint

Main points were mostly clear; A pattern of organization was evident; Provided clear facts with details and in-depth explanations; Met the time constraint or came close

Main points were clear; A pattern of organization was evident; Provided clear facts with details and in-depth explanations; Met the time constraint

Points

16 and below

17-19

20-22

22.5-25

Transitions

(5 Points)

Did not have transitions or transitions did not link main points

Transitions not always clear

Missed one transition or transitions not complete

Included a transition between each main point

0-2

3

4

5

Ethics and Audience Analysis

(5 Points)

Did not consider audience analysis; lacked sensitivity;

Did not follow ethical guidelines

Speaker considered ethical guidelines and was sensitive to the audience; May have had an “unethical” moment

Speaker considered ethical guidelines and was sensitive to the audience;

Speaker considered ethical guidelines and was sensitive to the audience; included audience that may not have been connected to topic

Points

0-2

3

4

5

Supporting Material/ Evidence

(5 Points)

Mentioned 2 or less sources with author/ sponsoring organization

Mentioned 3 sources with author/ sponsoring organization

Mentioned 4 sources with author/ sponsoring organization

Mentioned all 5 sources with author/ sponsoring organization

Points

0-2

3

4

5

Visual Aids

(5 Points)

The visual aid did not support main points; Visual Aid lacked creativity and/or professionalism and /or visual appeal

The visual aid supported some main points; Visual Aid lacked creativity and/or professionalism and /or visual appeal

The visual aid supported main points well: Visual Aid demonstrated creativity, professionalism

The visual aid supported main points well: Visual Aid demonstrated creativity, professionalism and was visually appealing

Points

0-2

3

4

5

Poor

Fair

Good

Excellent

Points

0-6

7-7.5

8-8.5

9-10

Vocal and Verbal Qualities

(10 Points)

Not extemporaneous/ Conversational; did not display enthusiasm and/or passion for the topic; lacked fluidity; Appeared to be reading

Sometimes extemporaneous/ Conversational; did not often display enthusiasm and/or passion for the topic; some moments not fluid; appeared to rely heavily on notes at some moments

Extemporaneous/ Conversational; displayed enthusiasm and/or passion for the topic; mostly fluid

Extemporaneous/ Conversational; displayed enthusiasm and/or passion for the topic; very fluid

Points

0-6

7-7.5

8-8.5

9-10

Body Movement

(10 Points)

Did not use space or gestures; Eye contact not consistent and/or direct

Used a few gestures; stayed in one spot or behind podium; eye contact consistent-could be more direct at points

Used gestures; used space at brief moments; eye contact consistent

Used gestures and space; eye contact direct and consistent

Points

0-6

7-7.5

8-8.5

9-10

Conclusion

(5 Points)

Ended on point and/or did not end speech clearly;

Ended speech clearly; reinforced central idea; very brief

Ended speech clearly; reinforced central idea

Ended speech clearly; reinforced central idea creatively; ending was striking

Points

0-2

3

4

5