MTSU Speech Contest Rubric
Excellent
5
Name:
Good
4
Average
3
Fair
2
Poor
1
1. Chooses a topic that is appropriate for
1) the persuasive purpose, 2) the time
constraints, and 3) the audience &
occasion.
2. Within the opening segment of the
speech the speaker communicates 1) a
thesis / purpose statement that is clear
and concise, 2) is appropriate for a
persuasive presentation and, 3) clearly
relates to the members of the audience.
3. The speaker provides supporting
material (examples, statistics and
testimony) appropriate for the persuasive
presentation.
4. The speaker uses an organizational
pattern appropriate to the persuasive
presentation.
5. The speaker demonstrates the ability to
effectively utilize material gathered from
multiple sources.
6. The speaker uses language appropriate
to the audience and occasion.
7. The speaker 1) speaks in a
conversational manner & 2) utilizes
intensity (volume) to heighten & maintain
interest appropriate to the audience and
occasion; and 3) speaks loud enough to be
easily heard at all times, and 4) speaks
with energy appropriate for the audience
and occasion.
8. The speaker uses appropriate eye
contact and facial expressions that
enhance the verbal message.
9. The speaker uses physical behaviors
(body movement and gestures) that
support the verbal message
10. The speaker uses posture that
supports the verbal message and
enhances the speaker’s appearance of
confidence and competence
Totals
Rank (1-5): _________
Judge’s Signature: _____________________________________