COMMUNICATION RUBRIC

Verbal/Nonverbal
Partially Present
Not Present Present
2 pts. The described verbal/nonverbal
Levels of Quality 1 point. The described verbal/nonverbal
communication skill is partially present
3 pts The described verbal/nonverbal
communication skill is not present. communication skill is present.
and partially not present.

Eye Contact Not Present Partially Present Present

The speaker is keeping eye contact with
his audience. The speakers/actors do not keep eye The speakers/actor partially maintains The speakers/actor maintain eye contact
contact with his audience. eye contact with his audience. with his audience at all times.

Vocal Resonance Not Present Partially Present Present

The speaker is speaking loud and clear,
with the use of an appropriate tone of The speakers/actors are almost inaudible, The speakers/actors are partly audible The speakers/actors are speaking loud
voice. unclear, and is speaking at an abnormal and clear and is speaking at a normal and clear, with the use of an appropriate
rate (too fast/too slow). rate. tone of voice as well as speaking rate.

Body Language Not Present Partially Present Present

The speaker has good demeanor (i.e.,
good posture, proper gestures, and
warm expressions).
The speakers/actors has poor body
language, including bad posture,
inappropriate gestures and expressions.
One out of the following three elements The speakers/actors have good
are missing: demeanor (i.e., good posture, proper
--Good Posture gestures, and warm expressions).
--Proper Gestures
--Warm Expressions

Content Not Present Partially Present Present

The speaker is presenting relevant
information. The speakers/actors are completely off The speakers/actors are mostly on topic, The speakers/actors is completely on
topic and is providing irrelevant with the exception of a few diversions. topic and presented relevant
information. information.

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