Rubric for Public Speaking
Student’s Name _________________________________________ Date ________________
Course name and number ______________________ Professional Studies Group No. __________
(if applicable)
:
Instructor
Circle one number (1-5) for each category. Add the total and divide by 10 for an average. Names and
courses are not included in the final report but are used for tracking purposes. Return this rubric to Tony
Narkawizc at the Institutional Research Office. Edie Wagner, in Professional Studies, is the Coordinator and
can also collect rubrics and answer questions.
Content
High
Average
Low
1
States the purpose.
5
4
3
2
1
2
Organizes the content.
5
4
3
2
1
Supports ideas.
5
4
3
2
1
3
4
Incorporates stories and examples.
5
4
3
2
1
5
Summarizes the main idea(s).
5
4
3
2
1
Delivery
High
Average
Low
6
Demonstrates awareness of listener’s needs.
5
4
3
2
1
Speaks clearly with appropriate vocabulary and
7
5
4
3
2
1
information.
8
Uses tone, speed, and volume as tools.
5
4
3
2
1
Demonstrates complexity of vocabulary and
9
5
4
3
2
1
thought.
10
Appears comfortable with audience.
5
4
3
2
1