Appendix C: Speech Evaluation Competencies and Feedback Forms

The NCA Competent Speaker Speech Evaluation Form

Course:_______ Date:_______________ Topic:______________________________

Speaker(s):___________________________

Presentational Competencies Ratings 5:
Excellent
3:
Satisfactory
 1:
Unsatisfactory

Competency 1: Chooses and narrows a topic appropriately for the audience & occasion

 

Competency 2: Communicates the thesis/specific purpose in a manner appropriate for the audience & occasion

 

Competency 3: Provides supporting material (including electronic and non-electronic presentational aids) appropriate for the audience & occasion

 

Competency 4: Uses an organizational pattern appropriate to the topic, audience, occasion, & purpose

 

Competency 5: Uses language appropriate to the audience & occasion

 

Competency 6: Uses vocal variety in rate, pitch, & intensity (volume) to heighten & maintain interest appropriate to the audience & occasion

 

Competency 7: Uses pronunciation, grammar, & articulation appropriate to the audience & occasion

 

Competency 8: Uses physical behaviors that support the verbal message

 

General Comments:

Summative Scores of Eight Competencies: __________

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