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Introduction grabs listeners’
attention.
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Introduction ignores listeners’ interests.
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Introduction is relevant but not related to listeners’
interests.
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Introduction appeals to most listeners by generally relating the topic to their interests.
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Introduction grabs listeners’attention by clearly relating the topic to their interests.
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Thesis is clearly stated
and tells listeners the
sections that will
be discussed.
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The thesis and sections
that will be discussed are not stated.
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A vague thesis is stated and only suggests sections that
will be discussed.
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The general thesis is somewhat stated and indicates sections that will be discussed.
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A clear, specific thesis is stated that clearly tells specific sections that will be discussed.
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Body discusses each section
mentioned in the thesis.
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Body lists information,but does not discuss it.
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Body superficially discusses a few sections mentioned or discusses only one with support.
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Body discusses each section mentioned, but some sections need more support.
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Body clearly discusses,
with relevant, appropriate
support, each section mentioned in the thesis.
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Organization is easy for audience to follow and holds
their attention.
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Presentation lacks organization and confuses audience.
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Organization is not tailored for the audience, or major lapses in order hamper understanding.
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Organization is usually easy for audience to follow and
usually holds their attention, but minor lapses distract audience.
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Organization is clearly tailored for the particular audience, is easy for them to follow, and holds their
attention.
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Visual aides support ideas and help explain information.
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Visual resources are omitted, irrelevant to the topic, and/or confusing.
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Visual resources are distracting and do not help explain information.
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Visual resources, including graphics, are appropriate, but some details of the visuals are not clear.
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Visual resources, including graphics, clearly support ideas and help explain information.
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