Persuasive Speech Evaluation - TED TAlk
Persuasive TED TALK Speech Evaluation
Course: SPCH 1311 Online
Instructor: Dr. Dean
Semester: SUMMER 2019
Topic: Try Something New for 30 Days
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Points Explanation:
1 - (Incoherent) – the element is not present in the speech
2 - (Poor) – the element is unclear
3 - (Fair) – the element is present and somewhat clear but could be improved
4 - (Good) – the element is present, clear, and meets the expectations
5 - (Excellent) – the element is not only present and clear, but also exceeds expectations
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Comments
Introduction Goals
Grabs audience’s attention
Presents a specific, persuasive purpose
Establishes importance of topic to audience
Preview three main points
Main Points Goals
Clearly introduces the point
Supports the point with clear, interesting information
Uses trustworthy information and cites sources
Generates audience involvement
Includes effective transitions between points
Conclusion Goals
Motivates the audience to respond in a specific way
Ends powerfully and memorably
Delivery Goals
Speaker does not read to the audience Speaker
Speaker makes effective eye contact
Speaker avoids disfluencies (e.g., um, uh, like, y’know)
Speaker stands and moves naturally
Speaker avoids leaning or fidgeting
Speaker is dressed appropriately
Visual Aid Goals
Pictures used are memorable without being distracting
Video clips (if used) are brief and relevant
What grade do you give this speaker? _________
(A = excellent; B = good; C= average; D= poor; F= does not mean minimum standards)
Why (or why not) is this a good example of a persuasive presentation?
Is this speech likely to motivate you to take a 30-day challenge? Why or why not?