Podcast Rubric
Thesis
Statement/
Argument
somewhat unclear. It
presents a somewhat
‘weak argument.
Date:
is | the thesis statement
is very unclear. It
presents a flawed or
inconsistent argument.
The thesis statement
is missing or
unidentifiable
There is no apparent
argument
coool
pe one idea to
an
Many paragraphs
transition from one
idea to the next with
the help of topic
sentences.
Some paragraphs
transition from one
idea to the next with
the help of topic
sentences.
Fow, if any,
paragraphs
transition from one
paragraph to the
next with the help of
topic sentences,
Supporting
Evidence
Ne ny paragraphs are
supported with soli
specific evidence,
Some paragraphs are
supported with solid,
specific evidence.
Few, if any,
paragraphs are
supported with,
solid, specific
evidence.
Tech
Production
Podcast has some
background noise
‘or interruptions that
slightly disturb the
idience. Transitions
re generally smooth
/The volume of the
| speaker and other
effects is somewhat
inconsistent.
Podcast has noticeable
and distracting
background noise
or interruptions.
Transitions are
somewhat choppy,
as isthe volume of
the speaker and other
effects.
Podcast has
very noticeable
and distracting
background noise
or interruptions.
Transitions are
absent. The volume
of the speaker and
other effects are
poorly implemented.
Delivery is somewhat
Delivery is very
Delivery appears
rehearsed butstill | choppy, and the uneehearsed
Delivery ker choppy. The speaker | speaker is difficult to | The speaker
is sometimes unclear | understand. is completely
ant | and muddled. unclear and is
2 expressionless.
/ Grammar and Grammar and Grammar and
style janics are \ | mechanics have few | mechanics have many | mechanics have
of flawiess | | flaws that distract the | flaws that distract the | major flaws
not al audience. audience. that distract the
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