PUBLIC SPEECH CRITICISM FORM (INFORMATIVE)
Name: ______________________________________________________
Speech Subject: ________________________________________
Date: ________________
Length: ___________ (Filled in by Instructor)
Met Time Limit: Yes No: _______
Content: 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Was the specific goal clear and well adapted to class?
Was the content aligned to the criteria required for the specific speech purpose?
Did the speaker have specific facts and opinions to support or explain statements?
Was the support well related to the points made?
Did the speaker offer a variety of kinds of supporting materials?
Did the speaker adapt the content to the audience’s interest, knowledge, and attitudes?
Did the speaker adapt the content to the occasion and have good time management?
Was the speaker ethical in handling material?
Organization: 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Did the introduction gain attention?
Did the introduction lead into the speech?
Were the main points clear statements that explained the specific purpose of the speech?
Did the main points follow a consistent order?
Did the conclusion tie the speech together?
Did the conclusion reinforce the proper tone?
Language: 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Was the language clear? Concrete? Emphatic? Appropriate to the audience?
Did the speaker use transitions to emphasize or show relationships among ideas?
Delivery: 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
Did the speaker sound enthusiastic?
Did the speaker look at the audience?
Was the delivery extemporaneous and spontaneous?
Did the speaker show sufficient vocal variety and emphasis?
Were articulation and pronunciation satisfactory?
Did the speaker have good posture and make appropriate movements?
Did the speaker show sufficient poise?
Presentation Aid(s): 20 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0
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Were the presentation aids neat and simple?
Did the speaker have sufficient presentation aids for the speech?
Was any lettering used large and bold enough for the audience in the back of the room to read?
Was the speaker familiar enough with the operation of the equipment in using presentation software?
Did the speaker use proper operational technique?
Composite Speech Grade: __________ Total Penalties: __________
Outline:
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Typed and in correct outline format: Yes No – 10 Emailed:
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Final Grade: __________
Additional Comments: