Dr. Watt
Outside Speaker Evaluation Form
Your Name__________________
Box #_______
Class/Section #_______________
Speaker’s Name________________________
Date of Speech______________
Purpose of Speech______________________
1. How did the speaker gain the attention of the audience?
2. How did the speaker relate the topic to the audience?
3. What was the thesis statement of the speech?
4. Was there a preview of the main points? List them.
5. How well did the speaker use supporting material? Give examples.
6. Discuss the speaker’s conclusion. How well did s/he summarize the main theme?
Did the speaker review the major points? To what extent was the conclusion
creative?
7. Discuss the speaker’s use of language. Was it clear, concise, creative?
8. Discuss the speaker’s delivery (e.g. eye contact, gestures, vocal variety, etc.)
9. In what parts of the speech could the speaker have improved this presentation?