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SSU Oral Communications Rubric

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Purpose/Subject Structure/
Mechanics
Delivery/Posture Technical Correctness Communication
1) Organization
A) Logical Order
B) Coherence
C) Length
1) Includes all
Components
A) Introduction
B) Body
C) Conclusion
 
1) Appearance,
Confidence, eye
Contact, Clear and
Audible, Poise
 
1) Research
A) Sources
B) Documentation
 
1) Demonstrates
Enthusiasm/Energy
 
2) Stay on topic, doesn’t get distracted
 
2) Proper English /
verb tense, case
in pronouns,
grammar, etc.
 
2) Visual Aids, Back up
plan for equipment
failure
 
2) Correct use of
technical terms
 
2) Engages Audience
3) Includes appropriate
Breadth of subject material
 
3) Use of
Appropriate
language
A) No Slang
B) Proper Jargon
C) Appropriate Terminology
 
3) Unnecessary
pauses/unobtrusive
use of notes
 
3) Unflappable to
unexpected situations
 
3) Uses vocabulary
appropriate level for
audience
 
4) Accomplishes
Expected Goal
A) Persuade
B) Informative
C) Debate/Interaction
 
4) Demonstrates
Awareness of
audience/ability
to adjust
accordingly
 
4) Preparedness,
comfortable with
material ability to
overcome distractions
 
4) Questions/Answers
A) Ability to draw questions from the audience
B) Answers questions correctly
 
4) Has some level of
communication
occurred?
 

Each category 1 – 5 points               Total Max 25 points

 

1.  Not Adequate     2.  Fair     3.  Adequate     4.  Good     5.  Superior

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