Appendix C: Speech Evaluation Competencies and Feedback Forms

Listener Feedback Checklist

Speaker:______________

Date: ________________

Topic: _______________

Listener:

Rating Scale: 4 – Excellent 3 – Good 2 – Needs improvement 1 – Omitted

Organization

___ Introduction

___ Thesis clearly stated and one main idea

___ Preview clearly stated and main points listed in order

___ Body: main points clearly stated

___ Effective transitions

___ Summary: restated main points

___ Conclusion: brief, follows summary

Content

___ Topic appropriate for audience

___ Introduction captures attention, relates to audience

___ Main points support thesis

___ Conclusion ties presentation together

Supporting Material

___ Variety of examples

___ Balanced amount for each point


Delivery

___ Eye contact

___ Gestures

___ Facial expression

___ Posture

___ Expressive voice

Wording

___ Clear and interesting

___ Appropriate to audience

Visual Aids

___ Sufficient amount

___ Quality

___ Selection

___ Used effectively

Overall Effectiveness

___ Adapted to audience and situation

___ Maintained interest and attention

___ Poised and confident

 

  1. What are two aspects of the presentation that the speaker did well?
  2. Make one specific suggestion for improvement on delivery?
  3. Make one specific suggestion for improvement on content and/or organization.

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