Grading Rubric-Affirmative/Pro Team

Team Number______________________
Issue__________________________
Affirmative Team Members____________________________
Section Content Point
Value
Points
Earned
Opening Statements Presents the issue/defines the situation as viewed
by team.
5
States team position on issue. 5
Explains reasoning for position.

5
Cites sources/statistics that bolster argument. 5
Provides summary of position. 5

Mid Statements Summarize arguments on both sides of issue and
states where team positions conflict.
10
States why team position is superior to opponents
position.
5
Addresses/answers questions posed by opposing
team in their opening statements.
10
Presents team proposal regarding issue. 5

1
st
Rebuttal Rebuts opposing team position statements.
Presents opposing team questions if applicable.
5
2
nd
Rebuttal Rebuts opposing team statements 5
Questions Fields questions from audience 7

Closing statement Re-states team position with compelling closing
argument.
5
Mechanics
Contextual Force(s) Addressed/explored at least one impacting force
during debate i.e. socio-cultural, economic,
political and/or ethical (from course obj # 2).
8
Bases for Position Position appears to be well researched 10
Debate Procedure Team adhered to outlined procedure 2.5
Professional
Demeanor/Delivery
2.5


Grading Rubric-Negative/Con Team
Team Number______________________
Issue__________________________
Negative Team Members____________________________
Section Content Point
Value
Points
Earned
Opening Statements Presents the issue/defines the situation as viewed
by team.
5
States team position on issue. 5
Explains reasoning/statistics for position 5
Cites sources that bolster argument 5
Raises/poses questions about opposing teams
position.
10

Mid Statements Re-states position of team. 5
Attacks opposing teams proposal. Why it is
unworkable/exposes negative or unconsidered
consequences.

10
States why opposing teams position is
undesirable.

5
States why team position is superior to
opponent's position.
5

Rebuttal # 1 Responds to opposing team questions and
rebuts opposing team statements.
5
Rebuttal # 2 Rebuts opposing teams statements 5
Questions Fields questions from class/audience 7

Closing Statement Re-states team position with compelling closing
argument.
5


Mechanics
Contextual Forces Addressed/explored at least one impacting force
during debate i.e. socio-cultural, economic,
political and/or ethical (from course obj # 2)
8
Bases for position Position appears to be well researched 10
Debate Procedure Team adhered to outlined procedure 2.5
Professional
Delivery/Demeanor
2.5