Rubric

	Novice 1	Intermediate 2	Proficient 3	Distinguished 4	Score
Stated Objective or Performance	Limited awareness of audience and/or purpose	An attempt to establish and maintain purpose and communicate with the audience	Focus on a purpose; evidence of voice and a suitable tone	Establishes and maintains clear focus; evidence of distinctive voice and/or appropriate tone
Stated Objective or Performance	Minimal idea development, limited and/or unrelated details	Unelaborated idea development; unelaborated and/or repetitious details	Depth of idea development support by elaborated, relevant details	Depth and complexity of ideas supported by rich, engaging, and/or pertinent details; evidence of analysis, reflection and insight
Stated Objective or Performance	Few references	Some references	Use of references indicate ample research	Use of references indicates substantial research
Stated Objective or Performance	Random or weak organization	Lapses in focus and/or coherence	Logical organization	Careful and/or suitable organization