EVALUATING ORAL COMMUNICATION
Criterion
Unsat
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2
3
Score
CLEAR FOCUS
Conveys theme or purpose; identifies principle issues; clear argument; relates development to purpose; responds directly to questions
Some sense of focus or theme; some issues identified; argument is unclear; development is weakly related to purpose
Establishes and maintains a clear focus and purpose
PURPOSEFUL STRUCTURE
Provides an intro, key points, supporting detail and conclusion; summarizes major points, connections among ideas made; uses appropriate examples
Recognizable introduction, few primary points, and a conclusion; some connections made among ideas; gives some examples
Consistently articulates connections between arguments and conclusions, between source materials and original contributions
APPROPRIATE STYLE
Speaks clearly & concisely; appropriate mechanics, grammar & sentence structure; professional, poised, lively, interested; holds attention; style fits audience and goals; media used well 
Shows awareness of word choice and tone; presentation is coherent; media are understandable and relevant
Shows a refined awareness of audience; presentation is clear, engaging, effective, and well paced; mechanics are flawless; bearing and appearance are appropriate; smoothly incorporates high-quality media
CONTENT
Finds relevant information, presents defensible argument, draws appropriate conclusions; distinguishes fact from opinion; appropriate citation techniques
Content basically accurate; gives some examples or evidence for opinions; few conclusions drawn amid a jumble of facts and opinions; few attributions
Demonstrates ability to analyze, synthesize and apply appropriate discipline content; cogent conclusions derived from well-supported arguments
OVERALL EVALUATION
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