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OWL

"My stories run up and bite me on the leg - I respond by writing down everything that goes on during the bite. When I finish, the idea lets go and runs off."

Ray Bradbury, novelist.

As Central Louisiana Technical Community College considers all individuals within the academic community life-long students and encourages their continued education and professional growth, the OWL serves a significant role: an open source to all who wish to build and strengthen their skills in communication.

This rubric is part of the IB (International Baccalaureate)  curriculum for Language A—defined as a student's best language.

Language A courses therefore include the study of: (1) the instrumental function of a language where: listening, viewing, speaking, reading and writing skills are emphasized; and (2) literature, which encompasses a variety of periods and genres.*

A widely applicable rubric for public speaking or presentations at any level and any topic.

This rubric utilizes the following criteria:

• Statement of purpose: Does the presentation introduce and state the purpose or topic of the presentation?
• Content organization: How well is the content organized and does it flow?
• Support of ideas: How well are the presentation themes or main ideas supported?
• Use of examples/evidence: How well do the examples/evidence provided support the presentation topic?
• Summary of main ideas: How well does the presentation's summary reinforce the main themes or ideas?
• Poise and demeanor: How well prepared does the presenter appear to be?
• Clarity of speech: How clearly does the presenter present his/her ideas?
• Use of appropriate vocabulary: How well does the presenter incorporate topically-specific terminology?
• Use of tone, pacing, and volume: How appropriate is the presenter's tone, pace, and volume in presenting the topic?
• Engagement of audience: How well does the presenter engage the audience?