Oral Expression Competency (General Education)
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Definition: Students will develop a set of skills and abilities to organize and communicate information in a clear concise and imaginative manner.
Performance Factor
4
3
2
1
Organization
Follows logical sequence and provides explanation/ elaboration
Follows logical sequence but fails to elaborate
Does not follow logical sequence (jumps around in presentation)
No logical sequence of information
Clarity
Purpose is clear and developed
Purpose is clear
Purpose is evident
No purpose evident
Verbal
Compelling with effective pitch, rate, volume, and energy
Clear with few errors; vocal variety supports expression of ideas
Satisfactory with noticeable errors; vocal variety present
Errors interfere with understanding; limited vocal variety
Non-Verbal
Seldom uses notes, maintaining eye contact with audience throughout presentation; body language supports and strengthens message
Maintains eye contact with audience most of the time, but frequently returns to notes; body language complements message
Reads most of report, but occasionally makes eye contact with audience; body language somewhat supports message
Reads entire report, making no eye contact with audience; body language does not support message
Delivery
Speaks clearly and loud enough for all in audience to hear
Speaks clearly and loud enough to be heard by most in the audience
Voice is relatively clear but too low to be heard in back of room
Mumbles, speaks too quietly to be heard by many in audience
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