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Informative Speech

Public Speaking

Speaker ___________________________

Topic ___________________________

Date: ___________________________

Evaluation Scale: 5=excellent 4=above average 3=average 2=fair 1=poor 0=not present

Introduction

Gained attention 5 4 3 2 1 0 Introduced clear thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0

Previewed main points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Established credibility & relates topic to audience 5 4 3 2 1 0

Body

Main points addressed 5 4 3 2 1 0

Language clear/focused 5 4 3 2 1 0

Supporting points related to thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0

Transitions evident 5 4 3 2 1 0

Three sources cited 5 4 3 2 1 0

Conclusion

Restatement of thesis 5 4 3 2 1 0

Summary of main points 5 4 3 2 1 0

Clincher is memorable & creative 5 4 3 2 1 0

Delivery

Poised 5 4 3 2 1 0

Intelligible 5 4 3 2 1 0

Conversational/enthusiastic/expressive 5 4 3 2 1 0

Focused eye contact 5 4 3 2 1 0

Effective gestures & movements 5 4 3 2 1 0

Overall Evaluation

Speech was engaging/well done 5 4 3 2 1 0

Speech completed in time limit (3-5 min.) 5 4 3 2 1 0

Use/integration of visual aid 5 4 3 2 1 0

Instructor Comments: __________/100 pts