Name:_____________________________ Time:_____
Persuasive Speech – evaluation form
Performance
Area
Organization
Content &
Style
Delivery Nonverbal
Delivery Verbal
Question
and Answer
Visual Aid
No/Limited Proficiency
(1 - 2)
Some Proficiency
( 3 - 3.5)
Most of introduction missing.
Purpose missing or unclear.
Lacks organizational
structure.
No transitions used.
Conclusion missing.
Parts of introduction missing or
unclear.
Purpose unclear.
Organizational structure present,
but unclear.
Transitions are awkward or only
sometimes used.
Underdeveloped conclusion.
Insufficient supporting
materials don’t relate to
purpose.
Few or no references to
sources.
No regard for time
constraints.
Poor or incorrect word choice.
High Proficiency
( 4 - 4.5 - 5)
Appropriate organizational
pattern for topic.
Smooth transitions.
Full conclusion.
Little or no eye contact.
Primarily reads notes.
Gestures are missing or
awkward.
Shoulders slumped.
Multiple nonverbal
distractions.
Some direct eye contact, but
heavy reliance on notes.
Posture is not erect.
Enthusiasm not evident in face
and gestures.
Nonverbal distractions, such as
shuffling or hand wringing.
Direct eye contact.
Notes used for reference only.
Confident, erect posture.
Gestures appear natural.
Enthusiasm in face/gestures.
Monotone voice or insufficient
volume.
Abundant vocal fillers.
Some variety in volume, rate
and tone.
Sufficient volume.
Multiple vocal fillers (uh, um,
like)
Variety in volume, rate and tone
for interest and enthusiasm.
Use of pauses for impact.
Few or no vocal fillers.
Speaks unrehearsed with some
comfort and ease.
Sometimes gets off focus.
Little evidence for support.
Speaks confidently with
organized thoughts and
concise answers.
Supports answers w/ evidence.
Visual is present and referred to
by speaker, but not explained.
Visual hinders delivery.
Well-designed visual clarify
speech and create interest.
Visual is discussed and
integrated into speech.
(Responding with “I don’t know” may be
appropriate depending on the question.)
TOTAL
Adapted from the OIT Communication Department Rubric/ Updated 2/15/2013 by CAK
Score
Points
possible
-Related topic to audience
-Explained personal credibility
-Persuasive purpose clear
-Previewed main points
Variety of types of supporting
material (examples, stories,
testimony, facts, statistics)
directly support purpose.
Multiple references to credible
and appropriate sources.
Speech given within time
constraints.
Word choice is correct and
descriptive.
No visuals or poorly designed
visuals that distract from
the speech.
Weight
Full Introduction:
-Gained attention
Minimum of two different types
of supporting material
(examples, stories, testimony,
facts, statistics).
Few references to credible
sources.
Some regard for time
constraints.
Word choice is correct.
No evidence to support the
answer.
Lack of focus.
Points
Earned
X4
20
X5
25
X5
25
X4
20
X1
5
X1
5
100