| Criteria | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Topic Knowledge | Limited understanding of the conflict and its background | Basic knowledge of the conflict but missing key details | Good understanding of the conflict with some key details | Clear and thorough understanding of the conflict with all key details | Comprehensive understanding of the conflict with in-depth analysis |
| Speech Clarity | Unclear speech, difficult to follow | Somewhat clear speech, occasional mumbling | Mostly clear speech, minimal mumbling | Clear speech, well-paced delivery | Very clear speech, engaging delivery |
| Don’t Read from Slides | Reads all content directly from slides | Reads most content from slides | Occasionally reads from slides | Minimal reading from slides | Does not read from slides, engages with audience |
| Audience Engagement | Lacks engagement with the audience | Minimal engagement with the audience | Attempts to engage with the audience | Engages with the audience effectively | Highly engaging with the audience, encourages participation |