Speech Evaluation Rubric

Introduction 

Did it capture attention & interest?
Was the topic introduced clearly?
Was the topic related to the audience?
Did the speaker have topic-credibility?
Was the body of the speech previewed?

Body 

Were the main points clear?
Were the main points supported?
Were the main points logically presented?
Were the transitions between main points clear & effective?

Conclusion 

Was the transition to the end of the speech signaled?
Was there a summary of principal points?
Was there an effective close and/or call to action?

Language 

Was the language used appropriate for the topic & the audience
Was the language varied?

Delivery 

Were the notes, visual aids etc. organized before the start?
Was the beginning poised?
Was there good use of eye contact?
Was the body language (posture & gesture) controlled & effective?
Was the speaking rate - flexible & effective?
Was the speaking volume appropriate & varied?
Was there fluency, an absence of fillers like 'ahs' & 'ums'?
Was vocal variety used, changes in pitch & tone, & good use of pausing?
Did the speaker show enthusiasm for the topic?
Were there visual aids & were they appropriate & integrated into the speech?
Did the speech finish with poise?

Overall evaluation 

Did the speaker achieve the assignment's purpose?
Was the topic researched?
Did the topic adapt well to the audience?
Were the audience interested?
Was the speech completed within the time limit?