Grading-Rubric

Peer Review Grading Rubric

 * =  ||= ===**Needs Improvement**=== ||= ===**Good**=== ||= ===**Excellent**=== ||
 * ===Organization=== || * ideas not focused
 * main purpose unclear
 * main points hard to identify
 * conclusion did not tie back to introduction || * main idea was evident but organization needs to be improved || * well organized
 * main ideas clearly identified
 * purpose was clear and supported
 * Thesis statement and brief summary of examples are present in both introduction and conclusion ||
 * ===Topic Knowledge=== || * did not grasp information
 * inaccurate, overly generalized, and inappropriate supporting materials
 * over-dependence on speaking outline or notes || * partial grasp of information
 * generally, citations are introduced and attributed appropriately
 * dependence on speaking outline or notes || * clear grasp of information
 * supporting materials original, logical, and relevant
 * speaking outline or notes were used as reference ||
 * ===Audience Adaptation=== || * unable to keep audience engaged
 * topic selection does not relate to audience || * able to keep audience engaged most of the time
 * effort to make materials relevant to audience || * kept audience effectively engaged
 * modified and clarified materials as needed
 * topic selection and examples are interesting and relevant ||
 * ===Language Use=== || * contained slang and jargon
 * some biased and unclear language/word choices || * language is appropriate
 * word choices are not particularly vivid or precise || * language familiar to audience
 * free of bias
 * vivid and precise ||
 * ===Delivery=== || * eye contact was limited
 * mumbled, read most of the speech
 * excessive or jerky gestures and movements || * effective use of eye contact
 * appropriate volume control
 * gestures and movements did not distract || * natural and confident in posture, eye contact, and smooth gestures
 * tone and delivery were fitting for message ||