SPEECH

Content (40)

Clear purpose and intent

· the message should be clearly persuasive or informative

/10

Thesis is clear

· if informative, thesis should be unbiased and present differing perspectives to an argument

· if persuasive, thesis should take a clear position on a controversy and address at least one counter-argument

/10

Main points are identifiable

· at least 3 main points

· each main point has logical and/or persuasive support

/10

Narrative is cohesive

· introduction is engaging and clearly related to message

· conclusion is summative

/10

Language and Visuals (30)

Language is clear and effective

· articulate, expressive and fluid

/10

Visuals increase audience’s understanding

· visuals are thoroughly explained/ demonstrated

· visuals provide new information to the viewer

/20

Medium (30)

Composition

· subject is framed well, background is not distracting

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/10

Sound

· audio used is copyright-free

· sound is clear and understandable

/10

Video flows well

· editing is neat and effective

· transitions are smooth

/10

TOTAL

/100