Name: _________________________
RUBRIC
SKILLS 4 3
Clear and convincing command
Research of facts and information with
Analysis insightful explanations that help
to illustrate the speaker’s ideas
and arguments. At least six
sources are incorporated into
the speech. All six sources are
used to strengthen the
persuasive argument.
Clearly and logically organized
speech with an engaging
Organization introduction, a logically
sequenced body with
appropriate transitions, and a
clear and convincing conclusion.
Uses sophisticated and varied
language that is suited to the
Language topic and audience; word choice
is concise, original, and
effectively conveys the
appropriate tone given the
purpose of the speech
Artfully incorporates at least six
different tropes or schemes to
Tropes and persuade the target audience.
Schemes Tropes and schemes are fluidly
and naturally scattered
throughout the speech and aid
in the persuasive argument.
Usage does not feel forced.
Appeals All three appeals are fluidly and
naturally scattered throughout
the speech with
a balance that effectively aids in
your persuasion without making
it feel forced
or contrite
Grammar No spelling, punctuation,
and capitalization, grammar or
Conventions usage errors.
Written in an artful style with
sentence variety. No MLA
formatting errors.
The final draft of your written speech is worth 100 pts and will count as an “Essay/Final Project” grade. I will deduct 5 pts (a half of a letter
grade) from your final essay grade if you fail to bring a hard copy of your 1 st and/or 2nd draft to class with you.
Clear use of facts and
information with partially
developed explanations in
support of the speaker’s ideas
or arguments. At least six
sources are incorporated into
the speech.
Clear attempt at organization
with a beginning, middle, and
end and an attempt to use
transitions
Uses appropriate language and
word choice, but with less
sophistication, expressiveness
and/or originality
Incorporates at least six
different tropes or schemes to
persuade the target audience
All three appeals are clearly
used throughout the speech to
effectively
persuade your audience
Some minor spelling,
punctuation, capitalization,
grammar or usage errors;
some sentence variety; a few
errors in MLA formatting.
2 1
Partially clear use of facts and
information with limited or
incomplete explanations to
support the speaker’s ideas or
arguments. At least five sources
are incorporated into the
speech.
Some inconsistencies in
organization and/or a lack of
sustained focus throughout the
speech with inconsistently used
transitions
Use words that may be unsuited
to the topic, audience or
purpose of the speech; word
choice lacks originality and fails
to convey an appropriate tone
for the speech
Incorporates at least five
different tropes or schemes to
persuade the target audience.
An attempt at using all three
appeals is made, although there
may be some imbalance or the
persuasion may be slightly
ineffective
Multiple spelling, punctuation,
capitalization, grammar or
usage errors; mechanical
errors do not disrupt flow of
ideas. Some errors in MLA
formatting.
WRITTEN SPEECH
Confusing or incomplete facts
with little and/or confusing
explanations as to how the facts
support the speaker’s ideas or
arguments. At least four sources
are incorporated into the
speech.
A lack of organization makes it
difficult to follow the speaker’s
ideas; speech may be too
conversational and may ramble
without a clear beginning,
middle, or end
Inappropriate use of language
distracts the audience because
it is too informal or too
imprecise given the topic and
purpose of the speech
Incorporates four or fewer
tropes or schemes to persuade
the target audience.
Either not all appeals are
obvious or they are used
ineffectively
Numerous spelling,
punctuation, capitalization,
grammar or usage errors
which distract reader.
Numerous errors in MLA
formatting.
I will deduct 10 pts (an entire letter grade) if you fail to do any of the following correctly on the final submission:

 Correct heading
 MLA format: 12 pt Times New Roman font with 1 inch margins; double spaced
 All supporting materials (outline, drafts, peer-editing, etc) are turned in with the final draft.
 There is clear evidence of revision from draft to draft.

Note: Failure to turn in your essay to turnitin.com or to include a Works Cited page will result in an automatic zero. No exceptions.

RAW SCORE: ____/24 pts TOTAL SCORE: _____/100