MOTION: ECOTOURISM IS AN OXYMORON

DEBATE RUBRIC

FORMAL DEBATE RUBRIC.doc

Criteria	4	3	2	1
Speech Structure	Well-organized and complete presentation of arguments and evidence: Opening statement successfully frames the issues; closing statement summarizes many arguments made in the debate	Organized and generally complete presentation of arguments and evidence: Opening statement outlines or lists arguments and evidence but does not generate interest; closing statement does not reflect remarks made during debate.	Somewhat organized presentation of arguments and evidence: Opening statement minimally outlines arguments; closing argument briefly restates the ideas offered in the opening statement	Arguments are unorganized, incomplete, or completely lacking in evidence Opening statement and closing statements do little more than state the position of the team
Use of counter-argument information	Responds to issues raised by opponents with accurate and generally effective evidence	Responds to issues raised by opponents with generally accurate answers, but no concrete evidence	Seems to be caught off-guard by opponents; offers possibly vague or illogical responses	Is unable to respond to issues raised by opponents in a meaningful or accurate way
Effective use of content knowledge	Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the issues, events and facts relevant to the topic Ability to make original connections and interpretations	Demonstrates basic, accurate understanding of the issues, events and facts relevant to the topic. Ability to make basic connections between facts and concepts	Demonstrates a generally accurate understanding of relevant issues, events and facts, but may exhibit minor confusion or misunderstandings seem to understand general ideas, but do not support their ideas with relevant facts; OR, seem to understand facts but are unable to connect them into coherent arguments	Demonstrates an inadequate understanding of the content relevant to the topic Supports statements with vague or irrelevant information, or no information at all
Language use and style and Delivery	Uses logical, emotional and ethical appeals to enhance effectiveness of argument Uses language that is appropriate Exhibits confidence and energy Maintains respectful tone Uses preparation materials effectively	Uses some appeals to make argument more persuasive, but may not include a mix of logical, emotional and ethical appeals Uses language that is appropriate Appears nervous, yet somewhat confident Maintains respectful tone Use of preparation materials does not distract	Makes minimal use of persuasive appeals Generally uses language that is appropriate Uses basic but clear language Lacks confidence Maintains respectful tone Use of preparation materials distracts from quality of performance	Does not use persuasive rhetoric Uses colloquial, overly simplistic language Uses language and syntax that is unclear Demonstrates little or no preparation Fails to maintain respectful tone

Wiki Contribution Rubric

Criteria: quality of contribution, quality of discussion

WIKI RUBRIC	4	3	2	1
Content / Research	A comprehensive variety of information from appropriate sources has been accessed and relevant material has been carefully selected. Material includes precise data or statistics that relate to specific issues/initiatives of ecotourism.	Some variety of information from appropriate sources has been accessed and relevant material has been carefully selected. Material includes data or statistics that relate to specific issues/initiatives of ecotourism.	Some information from generally appropriate sources has been accessed and generally relevant material has been selected. Material may include data or statistics that relate to specific issues/initiatives of ecotourism.	Limited information from generic sources has been accessed and vague/unrelated material has been selected. Material lacks details that relate to specific issues/initiatives of ecotourism.
Opinions / New Ideas (Discussions)	Exhibits sophisticated critical thinking through sincere reflection of researched material, and proposes relevant, new ideas that address specific issues exposed in the researched content	Exhibits good critical thinking through sincere reflection of researched material, and/ or proposes relevant ideas that address specific issues exposed in the researched content	Exhibits some critical thinking through limited reflection of researched material, and/ or proposes vague ideas that address general issues exposed in the researched content	Exhibits limited critical thinking through reflection of researched material, and/ or proposes vague ideas that address general issues exposed in the researched content