Rubric for Public Speaking

Student’s Name _________________________________________

Date ________________
Instructor________________

The following rubric is used to evaluate students’ public speaking skills and on-stage
presentational performance. Students receive a post-speech report that highlights
weaknesses, strengths and suggestions to improve.

1)- Exceeds expectations

2) - Meets expectations
3)- Needs improvements
4)- Failed to meet expectations

Criteria for evaluating public speaking skills and presentational performance 1 2 3 4

The topic is well researched and comprehensively talked over.
Is there a poise at the beginning? - The speaker Appears comfortable with the
audience.
The topic is introduced clearly.
The speaker is able to capture the audience’s attention.
The purpose is clear and captures the listener’s attention.
The audience is engaged and interested during the speech.
The speaker is effective and flexible during the speech.
The speaker varies the voice pitch and pace during the speech.
The speaker demonstrates complexity of thought & the use of academic phrases
and expressions.
The speaker incorporates stories and examples throughout the speech.
The content is organized logically with fluid transitions to capture and hold the
listener’s attention.
The speaker shows enthusiasm and interest for the topic throughout the speech.
The speaker uses body language appropriately.
The synthesis shared with classmates is comprehensive, precise and well-
written.
The speaker is able to pause effectively during the speech.
The speaker has the topic credibility (references and sources of information).
The speech is completed within the time frame.

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General remarks:
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Remember:

“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” –Zig Ziglar

“Learning is not attained by chance, it must be sought for with ardor and attended to
with diligence.” ―Abigail Adams.