SPC 1600: Public Speaking
Instructor: John Hardin
Videotaped Speech: Self-Evaluation
Please review the videotape of your speech and write a two-page (600 words minimum),
typed self-critique essay. As you are reviewing your speech and writing your self-evaluation,
you may want to consider the following questions:
Audience Analysis
Was your topic interesting and creative?
How did your audience respond to your speech as a whole?
Introduction
Did your speech have a clearly defined thesis statement?
Was your audience engaged by your introduction? Why (or why not)?
Body
Did you create a vivid and memorable image of your topic?
How well did you explain and support your ideas (with evidence, testimony, and/or
examples)?
Conclusion
Did you draw your speech to a close by summarizing your main points?
Did you offer your audience a creative closing statement?
Organization
Was your speech well organized?
How effectively did you preview your points?
How effectively did you use internal summaries?
How effectively did you use transitions?
Delivery
How did you feel during this speech (before, during, and after)? How did this compare to
your previous speech(es)?
Were you vocally expressive?
Did you provide adequate nonverbal support (like gestures and eye contact)?
Did you avoid nervous mannerisms (like fidgeting or playing with your hair/pen/notes)?
Overview
What was your greatest strength?
What do you feel you need to work on? How will you do so?