There are 20 possible points. To receive full credit your speech must include the following:
1.Was your topic selected from current event speech topic page?
2. Do you start with an attention getter, include a thesis, include a preview?
3. Do you include background and at least two reasons for your answer?
4. Do you utilize at least four quoted sources to support your body points?
5. Do you use transitions between body points?
6. Are you speaking in a clear, assertive voice, reasonably free of verbal non influences ?
7: Delivery: do you maintain consistent eye contact ?