Below is a copy of the speech evaluation form I use for each of your graded speeches. I use the following system to grade them: Anything in blue ink was written while you were giving the speech (immediate feedback), anything in red was written later (delayed feedback); a checkmark means you did well in this area; if it's underlined, there's a small problem in that area; if it's circled, there's a big problem in that area; no mark at all just means that I didn't notice. Always check for further comments on your outline. Any questions? Just ask.
SPE 1020 SPEECH EVALUATION STUDENT ________________________
DATE_______ SPEECH # _____ TOPIC ___________________________
VOCAL DELIVERY
Voice: volume __, rate __, pitch __, no filler words;
sincerity__, pleasant quality __, enthusiasm __, freedom
from "reading" sound __, freedom from memorized sound __
Language: word choice appropriate to purpose and audience __,
"standard" pronunciations __, proper grammar __,
inclusive language __, define key terms __
NON-VOCAL DELIVERY
Manner: eye contact with all of audience __;
unobtrusive use of notes __, animation __, poise __
Gestures: purposive __; distinct __; not articificial __
Stance: weight evenly distributed on both feet __, not stiff __
TOPIC, CENTRAL IDEA, INTRODUCTION AND CONCLUSION
Beginning: gains attention __, secures goodwill for speaker __,
gives preview statement (topic and main points) __;
Topic: appropriate for speaker __; appropriate for audience __
Central Idea: limited __; adapted to assignment __
Ending: focuses upon central idea __; conveys sense
of completeness __, leaves audience in proper mood __
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
Documented Source ___, cited in speech ___; Testimony __;
Illustration (narrative) __; comparison __
Specific __; sufficient __; relevant __; audience adapted __
Valid reasoning __; sources of statistics cited __
Transitions clear ___
Visual Aid(s) __ Comments on visual aids:
ORGANIZATION/OUTLINE
Heard Outline: Appropriate number of main points __; purpose of
each major section clear __; major sections effectively
arranged __, proportioned __, internally organized __, related
to central idea __
Written Outline: Appropriate number of main points __ and
subpoints __; mechanical correctness __; consistency __; parallel
phrasing __; Outline follows directions __
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
TIME: _____ GRADE: _____
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