Presentation Skills
Unit Six
I.
Evaluation of the Outline
In proper outline format using appropriate lettering and numbering
Contains full sentences
Contains citations and sources
Organized and few spelling/grammatical errors
Includes a reference page
II. Self-Evaluation
INTRODUCTION
1. Will my attention-getter grab the audience’s attention?
2. Is there a strong thesis statement?
3. Do I preview 3-5 intriguing main points in one or more complete
sentences?
BODY
1. Is each main point clearly stated in a complete sentence?
2. Is each main point fully developed & clearly organized with
supporting material?
CONCLUSION
1. Do I clearly summarize the main points?
2. Does the final thought clearly bring the presentation to closure?
Presentation Aid
1. Are the visual aids attractive and large enough to be seen clearly?
2. Are the visual aids effective in supplying clarity to the main ideas?
Delivery
1. Is the language clear and understandable?
2. Do I make eye contact with the entire audience?
3. Are there any non-words?
4. Do I have appropriately varied voice and tone?
5. Do I use effective movement and gestures?
III. Peer-Evaluation
INTRODUCTION
1. Did the attention-getter grab your audience?
2. Was there a strong thesis statement?
3. Did the speaker preview 3-5 intriguing main points in one or more complete
sentences?
BODY
1. Was each main point clearly & strongly stated in a complete sentence?
2. Was each main point fully developed & clearly organized with supporting
material?
CONCLUSION
1. Did the speaker clearly summarize the main points in one or more
complete sentences?
2. Did the final thought clearly bring the presentation to closure?
Presentation Aid
1. Were the visual aids attractive and large enough to be seen clearly?
2. Were the visual aids effective in supplying clarity to the main ideas?
Delivery
1. Was the language clear and understandable?
2. Did the speaker make eye contact with the entire audience?
3. Were there any non-words?
4. Did the speaker have appropriately varied voice and tone?
5. Did the speaker use effective movement and gestures?
SPEECH EVALUATION FORM
Speaker
Speech
TOTAL:____________
Time:_______________
INTRODUCTION
Included an effective attention-getter
Introduced topic clearly
The central idea was introduced and clearly stated
Previewed main points
ORGANIZATION
The organization pattern chosen was an appropriate choice for the speech
The main points followed the organization pattern chosen
Used transitions effectively to clarify organization
It was clear when speaker was moving from one main point to the next
SUPPORTING MATERIAL
The supporting material was communicated effectively to keep audience’s interest
Several different kinds and techniques of supporting material were used
Statistics
Testimony
Stories/Examples
Overall effectiveness of supporting material
CONCLUSION
Included restatement of central idea
Included a review of main points
Included an effective closure statement
SPEECH CONTENT
Provided sufficient coverage of topic
Reached the minimum time
Did not exceed the time limit
Provided new information to the audience
Spoke to the audience’s level of knowledge
TOPIC
The topic was appropriate for the audience and to the assignment
Strength of your speech:
Area for improvement: