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DEBATE RUBRIC (2010)
Each student in the debate will be graded individually. The debate grade will be based on the quality of debating done by the students, not whether the team won or lost the debate.
1 2 3 4Understanding
of TopicUnclear about debate topic
Seemed to understand main
points
Understood topic in-depth
Clearly understood topic
in-depth and presented
information forcefully and convincingly
Organization Unorganized data, evidence,
and presentation
Some moments of disorganization
of materials
Organized materials and presentation
Well organized materials and presentation
Arguments Debate lacked arguments that
support proposition
Less than 4 arguments raised
throughout debate to support
proposition
4 arguments clearly presented
to support proposition
5 or more arguments
presented to support
proposition; arguments
complex and articulate
Evidence(statistics,
examples, facts, & testimony)
Few or no relevant
supporting evidence
Some relevant evidence given;
relevance somewhat
questionable
Debate adequately
supported with relevant evidence
Numerous support materials given with every point addressed
throughout debate
Rebuttal No effective counter
arguments made Did not directly
address opponents’ arguments
Few effective counter-
arguments made directly
addressing some of opponents’
arguments
Some effective counter-
arguments made directly
addressing most of opponents’
arguments
Directly addresses each
argument raised by opponent.
Offers extensive evidence to refute opposing points
Delivery(Eye Contact, Tone of
Voice, Gestures, Enthusiasm, Volume,
& Persuasion)
Not convincing; few style features
used
Few style features were
used convincingly
Most style features were
used effectively
All style features were used
convincingly and persuasively
Teamwork Arguments were overlapping, repetitive, or contradictory
among teammates
Each member of the team
presented a different
argument with minimal overlap
and repetition
Each member of the team
presented different by
complementary arguments
Each member of the team
presented an argument that
built on previous arguments