This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAttention/Introduction
Gained attention? Related topic to the audience? Credibility Material?
Thesis Your thesis statement clearly stated your main idea, was specific, and was distinct from your preview.
statement Your thesis statement adequately expressed your main idea and was distinct from your preview.
Your thesis statement was inadequate/needs improvement and/or was not distinct from your preview.
Preview You forecast your message well. We knew your direction and main points.
You forecast adequately. Be more specific.
Your forecast was inadequate/needs improvement.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNeed Step
Established need or problem?
You explained clearly how this was a significant problem confronting the audience.
Your explanation of the problem was unclear or confusing
Your explanation of the problem was missing.
Source citation You used at least one (1) source to support your perspective, and you cited them appropriately.
You did not use and/or cite an appropriate number or variety of sources to support your perspective.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSolution Step
Solution clearly related to problem
Your solution(s) were fully developed and clearly explained.
You did not clearly explain your solution.
You failed to provide a relevant solution.
Source citation You used at least one (1) source to support your perspective, and you cited them appropriately.
You did not use and/or cite an appropriate number or variety of sources to support your perspective.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeVisualization Step
Clarity of outcomes
Appropriateness You clearly explained the consequences of not adopting the solution. You did not clearly explain the consequences of not adopting the solution.
You clearly explained the benefits of adopting the solution.
You did not clearly explain the benefits of adopting the solution.
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAction/Conclusion
Distinct from solution/satisfaction step?
Relevant? You clearly explained a specific action that was appropriate and included specific information.
You provided an action that was either not explained, was inappropriate, or did not include specific information.
You did not provide a specific action.
Summary You summarized/reviewed the main points well.
You summarized/reviewed the main points adequately.
Your summary was inadequate or non-existent.
Closure You clearly gave us closure at the end of the presentation.
Your closure statement was adequate to conclude the speech.
Your conclusion did not provide closure.
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeLanguage
Transitions Your transitions were effective.
Your speech either used transitions sparingly or not at all.
Usage You explained terms and used creative language
You used jargon without explanation or did not use creative language.
5 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDelivery
Eye contact Gestures/posture Voice
