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DEBATE RUBRIC

3 2 1
Viewpoints are clear Most viewpoints are Viewpoints are unclear
Viewpoint and organized. clear. and disorganized.

Arguments are Most arguments are Arguments lack factual

Use of facts and supported with facts supported with facts support.
examples and examples. and examples.

Relevance of All supporting Many, but not all, Few supporting

supporting arguments are relevant. supporting arguments arguments are relevant.
are relevant.
arguments

Strength of All arguments are Some arguments are Arguments are not
arguments strong and convincing. convincing. convincing.

Voice can always be Voice is heard most of Voice is difficult to

Speaking voice heard. the time. hear.

Student is well Student needs more Student is unprepared

Preparation prepared. preparation. to defend argument.

Total Score: /18

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