| Content; Shape; Logical Argument | Structure and style well crafted. Thought-provoking selection of material and a logical argument. | Adequate attention to structure and style. Somewhat thought provoking selection of material. Generally logical arguments. | Flawed in terms of structure and style. Very little thought-provoking text; some illogical thoughts. | Inadequate preparation/ Minimal attention to structure, style and language. Illogical arguments. Audience left uninspired. |
| Use of voice; Enunciation; Use of Language; Posture | Lively original and inspiring speaker with excellent voice control and body language. Excellent command of the language. | Clearly a competent speaker with adequate voice control and body language. Language used appropriately. | Capable speaker with lapses in audibility and voice control and insufficient use of gestures. Some inappropriate use of language. | Inappropriate register and poor enunciation. Inappropriate use of gestures. Inappropriate use of language. |
| Use of Notes and Visual Aids | Effective use of notes and supporting aids. | Good use of notes and supporting aids. | Frequent reference to notes. Some supporting aids used. | Key cards ineffectively used No supporting aids |