Criteria | Exceeds Expectations | Meets Expectations | Needs Improvement | Inadequate | Total Points |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Length of Oral Testimony | Length of testimony is 2–3 minutes.
10 points |
Length of testimony is 3–4 minutes.
8 points |
Length of testimony is 4–5 minutes.
7 points |
Length of testimony was either less than 2 minutes or longer than 5 minutes.
6 points |
10 |
Written and Oral Testimony Introduction, Content and Focus | Testimony is well-introduced, statements are intentional and clearly defined, focus is precise. All expectations of the testimony are met per the Guidelines for Written and Oral Testimony. 40 points |
Testimony is introduced, statements are mostly intentional and clearly defined, focus is mostly precise. Expectations are mostly met per the Guidelines for Written and Oral Testimony. 35 points |
Testimony is somewhat introduced, statements are present and somewhat clearly defined, focus is somewhat vague. Overall needs improvement. Expectations are somewhat met per the Guidelines for Written and Oral Testimony. 31 points |
Testimony is not introduced, statements are not clear, focus is vague and/or not present. Expectations are not met per the Guidelines for Written and Oral Testimony. 27 points |
40 |
Oral Testimony Video, Flow, and Organization | Video testimony is well-organized and a seamless flow of testimony is provided. The presenter does not read the written testimony and looks directly at the audience (camera) when speaking. The voice and intonation of the presenter is clear, its pace is appropriate, and its inflection grabs the viewer's attention. 30 points |
Video testimony is organized and mostly seamless flow of the testimony is provided. The presenter mostly does not read the written testimony and looks directly at the audience (camera) when speaking. The voice and intonation of the presenter is mostly clear, its pace is appropriate, and its inflection grabs the viewer's attention. 26 points |
Video testimony is somewhat organized and contains awkward flow of the testimony at times. The presenter frequently reads the written testimony and does not looks directly at the audience (camera) when speaking. The voice and intonation of the presenter is not clear, its pace is not always appropriate, and its inflection is frequently in monotone. 23 points |
Testimony is not organized and flow is awkward. The presenter reads the written testimony and does not look directly at the audience (camera) when speaking. The voice and intonation of the presenter is not clear, its pace is not appropriate, and its inflection is in monotone. 20 points |
30 |
Written Version of Testimony; Grammar and Spelling | Writing is concise. No writing mechanic errors (spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors). Correct APA citations and references. 20 points |
Writing is mostly concise. 1–2 writing mechanic errors (spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors). There are minimal or no grammar, punctuation, or word-usage errors. Correct APA citations and references. 17 points |
Writing is somewhat concise. 3–4 writing mechanic errors (spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors). Several APA citation and/or references errors. 15 points |
Writing is not concise. 5 or more writing mechanic errors (spelling, punctuation, or word-usage errors). Many APA citation and/or references errors. 13 points |
20 |
Total points | 100 |