I. Speech #1 Evaluation Criteria

Comm 1100     Dr. Preston Coleman     Speech #1 Evaluation Criteria

Content

_____ Interesting, well-focused topic, fulfills assignment

_____ Relevant details fully support and develop main points

_____ Cites at least two sources clearly and with appropriate detail

Organization

_____ Clear, distinct introduction pulls audience into speech

_____ 2-3 clearly stated, logically distinct main points

_____ Clear, ample verbal and nonverbal transitions connect parts of speech

_____ Clear, distinct conclusion leads audience out of speech

Delivery

_____ Makes eye contact with audience

_____ Voice is strong and clear, avoids vocal fillers

Outline/Bibliography

_____ Properly formatted outline using "Preparation Outline" format in Ch. 13 (pp. 397-400), and bibliography with at least two references in APA or MLA format

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II. Speech #2 Evaluation Criteria

Comm 1100     Dr. Preston Coleman     Speech #2 Evaluation Criteria

Content

_____ Interesting, unique, well-focused topic, fulfills assignment

_____ Relevant details fully support and develop main points and sub points

_____ Cites at least three sources clearly and with appropriate detail, uses at least one presentation aid

Organization

_____ Clear, distinct intro fulfills 4 goals of introduction

_____ 2-3 clearly stated, logically distinct main points divided into clear, logical sub points

_____ Clear, ample verbal and nonverbal transitions connect parts of speech

_____ Clear, distinct outro fulfills 3 goals of conclusion

Delivery

_____ Visual aspects: posture, gestures, eye contact

_____ Aural aspects: pitch, rate, volume, inflection, pauses, enunciation, vocal variety

Outline/Bibliography

_____ Properly formatted outline using "Preparation Outline" format in Ch. 13 (pp. 397-400), and bibliography with at least three references in APA or MLA format, turned in prior to speech

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III. Informative/Persuasive Speech Evaluation Criteria

Comm 1100       Dr. Preston Coleman       Speech Evaluation Criteria

Content: ___/80 points

___ Topic/issue adequately focused, unique, interesting, fulfills assignment

___ Grabs and maintains audience attention/interest

            ___ Establishes speaker and source credibility

            ___ Includes ample supporting materials/evidence

            ___ Supporting materials/evidence are relevant, develop main points and sub points

            ___ Clearly cites at least three credible sources with appropriate details

___ Uses language effectively and memorably

            ___ Effectively animated, uses at least two presentation aids

Organization: ___/60 points

___ Clear, distinct, compelling intro fulfills goals of introduction

            ___ Main points logically chosen and ordered

            ___ Main points logically divided into sub-points

            ___ Effective verbal and non-verbal transitions between and within main points

            ___ Clear, distinct, powerful outro fulfills goals of conclusion

            ___ Introduction and conclusion create unity

Delivery: ___/40 points

             Aural aspects

            ___Volume/articulation/rate/pauses (rhythm)

            ___Pitch/inflection/vocal variety (melody)

            Visual aspects

            ___Posture/movement/gestures (body)

___Eye contact/facial expressions (face)

Outline/Bibliography: ___/20 points

            ___ 2+ page outline is complete and detailed, in "Preparation Outline" format in Ch. 13 (pp. 397-400), turned in prior to speech

            ___ Bibliography demonstrates appropriate research using credible sources, in proper APA or MLA format

_____ Criterion Score

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