MELO: Communication Fluency

The thesis/claim is evident. Main points relate back to the thesis/claim.

The thesis/claim is mostly evident. Most main points relate back to the thesis/claim.

The thesis/claim is not clearly evident. Few main points relate back to the thesis/claim.

The thesis/claim is non-evident. No main points relate back to the thesis/claim.

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Content is complete. Content is accurate.

Content is mostly complete. Content is mostly accurate.

Content is partially complete. Content is partially accurate.

Content is incomplete. Content is inaccurate.

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A well-organized introduction, body, and conclusion are present. Arguments are presented in a logical and clear order.

A mostly organized introduction, body, and conclusion are given. Arguments are presented in a mostly logical and clear order.

A partially organized introduction, body, and conclusion are given. Arguments are presented in a partially logical and clear order.

The introduction, body, and conclusion not clearly defined. Arguments are presented in an illogical and unclear order.

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No major errors in grammar, mechanics, or usage are present.

Some errors in grammar, mechanics or usage are present.

Frequent mechanical errors. Distracting diction or grammar.

Incorrect mechanics. Incorrect words or grammar.

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Meets or exceeds required minimum number of references. Sources are appropriate. Sources are correctly cited.

Meets required minimum number of references.

Utilized fewer than required minimum number of references. Few sources are appropriate. Few sources are correctly cited.

No appropriate sources are cited.

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Visual: Excellent eye contact and posture; few nervous movements.

Vocal: Good pace; fluent.

Does not read notes but refers to notes as appropriate.

Visual: Generally good eye contact and posture; some nervous movements.

Vocal: Generally good pace; fluent.

Occasionally reads from notes.

Visual: Some eye contact, posture or movements are distracting.

Vocal: Delivery was rushed or too slow; stumbles over words; reading tone of voice.

Frequently reads from notes.

Visual: No eye contact; posture or movements are distracting.

Vocal: Delivery generally incomprehensible.

Reads directly from notes.

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