Rubrics:

Criteria Exceptional (6) Proficient (4) Basic (2) Limited (1) Score
Clear, logical, Clear argument Some clarity in Argument lacks
and effectively with logical the argument, clarity, logical
Clarity of communicated structure and but may lack structure, and
Argument argument with effective depth or effective
exceptional communication. coherence. communication.
clarity.
Strong ability to Effective Some ability to Weak or no
counter counterarguments counter effective
Rebuttal and opposing and responses to opposing counterarguments
Refutation arguments and challenges. arguments but and response
respond to may lack
challenges effectiveness.
effectively.
Articulates Clear articulation Some clarity in Poor articulation,
ideas with good articulation but inconsistent
Clarity and exceptionally enunciation and a may lack clarity, and an
Articulation clearly, with steady pace. consistency or uneven pace.
precise a steady pace.
enunciation and
a steady pace.
Effectively Generally Inconsistent Poor time
manages time, effective time time management,
adhering to time management, management, frequently
Time
limits for each with some occasionally exceeding time
Management
speech adherence to time exceeding time limits.
segment and limits. limits.
responding to
timing signals.
Displays overall Generally Some lapses in Poor
professionalism professional professionalism professionalism,
, including demeanor, with or occasional including
Professionalism demeanor, respect for lack of respect disrespectful
respect for opponents and for opponents. behavior.
opponents, and adherence to
adherence to etiquette.
debate
etiquette.
TOTAL