Exemplary

18-20 points

Proficient

16-17 points

Developing

14-15 points

Beginning

12-13 points

Inadequate

0-11 points

Part One

Outline

(20% of grade)

Filled out outline fully and correctly (not missing parts, everything where it should be, nothing missing what was provided in speech video, etc).  Provided additional supporting evidence, demonstrating a full comprehension of subject matter.

Missing a few parts or incorrectly filled out part of the outline

Addressed the majority of the outline correctly or only missing a few parts.

Addressed minimal portions of the outline

Did not address many portions of the outline such as main points, transitions, etc.

Organization of Ideas

(20% of grade)

Outline effectively presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate details as to each section (correctly using the credibility statement, etc).

Outline effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment.

Outline is partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence.

Outline is not fully present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order.  Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence.

Little to no organizing to outline present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence.

Part Two:  Application of Course Knowledge and Content

(20% of grade)

Thorough technical application of course knowledge and content in a complete and concise manner.

Technical application of course knowledge and content is mostly accurate, concise and complete.

Technical application of course knowledge and content is partially accurate, concise and complete.

Technical application of course knowledge and content is minimally accurate, concise and complete.

Technical application of course knowledge and content is inaccurate and incomplete.

Organization of Ideas

(20% of grade)

Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order throughout the entire assignment. Includes adequate and appropriate supporting evidence.

Original ideas are effectively developed and presented in a logical, sequential order within a majority of the assignment. Includes acceptable supporting evidence

Original ideas are partially developed and presented in a somewhat logical, sequential order. Inadequate supporting evidence.

Original ideas are not present and/or not presented in a logical, sequential order.  Organization is difficult to follow throughout the assignment. Lacks supporting evidence.

Little to no original ideas or organization present throughout the entire assignment. Lacks supporting evidence.

Writing Skills

(20% of grade)

Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are flawless, including proficient demonstration of citations and formatting throughout the entire assignment.

Mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) are accurate including demonstration of citations and formatting within a majority of the assignment.

Partial errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation) including demonstration of citations and formatting within minimal portions of the assignment.

Multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation), inaccurate demonstration of citations and formatting.

Assignment is incomprehensible due to multiple errors with mechanics (spelling, grammar, and punctuation).  No demonstration of citations or formatting present.