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Content
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Thesis is unclear and
information appears randomly chosen
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Thesis is clear, but supporting
information is disconnected
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Information relates to a clear
thesis; many relevant points, but they are somewhat unstructured
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Exceptional use of material that
clearly relates to a focused thesis; abundance of various supported
materials
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Clarity
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No apparent logical order of
presentation, unclear focus
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Content is loosely connected,
transitions lack clarity
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Sequence of information is
well-organized for the most part, but more clarity with transitions is
needed
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Development of thesis is clear
through use of specific and appropriate examples; transitions are clear and
create a succinct and even flow
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Attention to Audience
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Did not attempt to engage
audience
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Little attempt to engage
audience
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Engaged audience and held their
attention most of the time by remaining on topic and presenting facts with
enthusiasm
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Engaged audience and held their
attention throughout with creative articulation, enthusiasm, and clearly
focused presentation
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Creativity
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Delivery is repetitive with
little or no variety in presentation techniques
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Material presented with little
interpretation or originality
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Some apparent originality
displayed through use of original interpretation of presented materials
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Exceptional originality of
presented material and interpretation
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Speaking Skills
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Monotone; speaker seemed
uninterested in material
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Little eye contact; fast
speaking rate, little expression, mumbling
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Clear articulation of ideas, but
apparently lacks confidence with material
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Exceptional confidence with
material displayed through poise, clear articulation, eye contact, and
enthusiasm
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Concentration and Focus
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Appears distracted; often out of
character
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Makes attempts to remain in
character, but voice and movement are easily disrupted
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Remains focused and
concentrated, thus maintaining character. However, does not focus on other
interactions with surrounding actors.
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Remains focused and
concentrated, thus maintaining character while also focusing on interactions
with surrounding actors.
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Presentation Length
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Greatly exceeding or falling
short of allotted time
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Exceeding or falling short of
allotted time
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Remained close to the allotted
time
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Presented within the allotted
time
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