Informative Speech

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Name: Topic: Evaluation for Informative Speech

CONTENT 1 = poor 2 = weak 3 = fair 4 = good 5 = excellent

Adaptation to the Audience – indicated relevance to audience? 1 2 3 4 5 Credibility – statement of credibility and/or trustworthiness? 1 2 3 4 5

Introduction – attention getting material adequate? (appropriate & relevant) 1 2 3 4 5

- adequate orienting material? (background material & thesis) 1 2 3 4 5 - previewed the body of the speech? 1 2 3 4 5

Body – main points stated clearly? (easily identified) 1 2 3 4 5

- new and novel information on the topic presented 1 2 3 4 5 - adequate support (examples, statistics, narratives) for the points? 1 2 3 4 5 - support material from named sources? 1 2 3 4 5 - sources appropriately stated? 1 2 3 4 5 - relevant sources used 1 2 3 4 5 - academic and scholarly sources used 1 2 3 4 5 - number of sources used (6 = 5);( 4 = 4) 1 2 3 4 5 - smooth transitions from one point to another? 1 2 3 4 5 - organization of main points clear and appropriate? 1 2 3 4 5

Conclusion – any indication that the end was near? 1 2 3 4 5

- summary of the main points? 1 2 3 4 5 - a strong ending? 1 2 3 4 5

Language – correct grammar and pronunciation(formal American English) 1 2 3 4 5

Visual Aids – fonts large enough & easy to read 1 2 3 4 5

- effective use of color and style 1 2 3 4 5 - relevant and appropriate? 1 2 3 4 5

- did the visuals distract from the message? 1 2 3 4 5 - presentation of the visuals 1 2 3 4 5 - visuals incorporated effectively into the message 1 2 3 4 5

DELIVERY

Approach & Beginning – Appropriate attire for speech? 1 2 3 4 5 Eye Contact – looked at all sections of the audience? 1 2 3 4 5

- used their notes effectively? 1 2 3 4 5 Speaking rate – avoided going too fast at the beginning? 1 2 3 4 5

- continued at an ideal rate not too fast or slow? 1 2 3 4 5 Expressiveness & Enthusiasm – animation in voice? (expression) 1 2 3 4 5

- vocal variety in the presentation? (pitch & tone) 1 2 3 4 5 - non-verbal message indicate enthusiasm? (appropriate to topic) 1 2 3 4 5 Voice –an absence of vocalized pauses? (erm, arm, err, you know) 1 2 3 4 5

- loud enough for everyone to hear? (without straining) 1 2 3 4 5 - enunciation clear, no mumbling? (words easily heard) 1 2 3 4 5 Gestures & Movement –distracting mannerisms?(fidgeting, hands, swaying) 1 2 3 4 5 Posture & Poise –leaning on the podium/lectern/desk? 1 2 3 4 5

- distracting movements with their feet? (podium 2 step, happy feet) 1 2 3 4 5 Ending & Departure - ask for any questions? 1 2 3 4 5

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Penalties: Not prepared to speak on day scheduled: -5 Not showing up on speech day: -10 (per day)