Persuasive Speech Outline (May choose topic)

 Rubric for Outline

Purpose

1  ½  0                         Expresses the intention of the speaker in terms of the audience (specific purpose)

1  ½  0             Is realistic (not too technical/specific, etc.) for the audience’s interests, average                                 knowledge level, and beliefs

Introduction

1  ½  0                         Appropriate attention getter

1  ½  0             Provided the audience a reason to listen

1  ½  0             Thesis

1  ½  0             Credibility statement

1  ½  0             Preview of main points

Body

1  ½  0             Follows the rules of formal outlining by indenting correctly and using appropriate numbers and letters.

1  ½  0             The main points provide logical and compelling support that further the thesis.

1  ½  0             The sub-points represent well thought out examples, reasons, or arguments.

1  ½  0             All sources are cited in the text of the outline.

1  ½  0             Follows an organizational pattern.

1  ½  0             Focuses on informative material that is relevant and believable.

1  ½  0             No bias or undue favoritism demonstrated.

1  ½  0             Used type of argument discussed in the text

Transitions

1  ½  0             Transitions, with internal summaries and preview of next point, are used between each main point of the speech.

Conclusion

1  ½  0             Reaffirms main points

1  ½  0             Restates thesis

1  ½  0             Specifies precisely what the audience is to do or think in response to speech

1  ½  0             Stresses the importance of the topic through a final statement (a clincher) that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of the listeners.

Grammar

1  ½  0             Complete sentences were used throughout the outline.

1  ½  0             Free of spelling and grammatical errors.

Reference Page

3  1.5  0           Lists all sources cited in the body of the outline and contains the required number of sources using APA format

                         Points Earned   / 25 points