Self Critique Assignment in 12 hours

Overview

You will submit one self-critique of your own presentation.

Objectives

· TSWBAT analyze texts (written, oral, and visual) using the concepts of the rhetorical triangle and Toulmin argumentation.

· TSWBAT define and discuss key concepts relevant to public speaking including Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.

· TSWBAT prepare self-critique, responding to both content and delivery of presentations.

· TSWBAT understand and apply knowledge of the ways in which non-verbal communication is a key part of persuasive speaking.

· TSWBAT identify elements of own dialect and own vocal qualities.

· TSWBAT analyze oral texts using the concepts of the rhetorical triangle, Toulmin argumentation, and Monroe’s Motivated Sequence.

· TSWBAT respond to speeches with thoughtful questions.

Some things to consider and comment on:

· Body language (what you meant versus what you “said”)

· Movement and gestures

· Use of “fillers” (um, uh, like, ya know…)

· Voice (tone, pitch, volume, etc.)

· Audience response (did you miss important cues?)

· Content (did you include everything you needed to include? Did you forget a large part?)

· Time (were you over or under the requirement?)

· Would more rehearsals have solved any of your issues?

Refer to Language Awareness Chapter 2 for help with writing a college essay. Include an introduction, body, and conclusion, and don’t forget to state and develop your thesis statement.

Critique Outline

Introduction

Attention Getter: Student’s name, topic, and date he or she presented.

Background: Brief summary of student’s speech

Thesis statement: Three areas of critique

Body 1

Claim: Critique 1

Support: Evidence from speech to support critique 1

Analysis: How did this affect the speech as a whole? Have you seen improvement in this area?

Transition: Signal a move from this critique to the next critique.

Body 2

Claim: Critique 2

Support: Evidence from speech to support critique 2

Analysis: How did this affect the speech as a whole? Have you seen improvement in this area?

Transition: Signal a move from this critique to the next critique.

Body 3

Claim: Critique 3

Support: Evidence from speech to support critique 3

Analysis: How did this affect the speech as a whole? Have you seen improvement in this area?

Conclusion

Restated Thesis: What three areas did you critique? Use past tense.

Summary: Summarize three critiques and focus mainly on analysis summary.

Action Step: What should the student work on? Make at least one actionable suggestion.

Formatting and Mechanics Notes:

Write your 2-page essay in APA format including a title page and header. Use 12 point, Times New Roman font, 1” margins, and indent each paragraph half of an inch. Edit your essay for grammar errors using what you’ve learned on McGraw-Hill and the Top 25 errors.