Speech/ presentation critique assignment| Communications
Extra Credit Speech/Presentation Critique Assignment
Assignment Overview: Select a speech to evaluate on YouTube. The speech must be a minimum of 20 minutes and the link for the speech must provided and the speech must be accessible. Please note that sermons and sales promotions are not allowed.
1. First, provide an overview/description of the presentation and the presenter (the speaker’s name, topic/subject matter, purpose of the speech, occasion, etc.) 10
2. Then discuss the speech/presentation by addressing the following: 60 Introduction
Gained Attention
Established Credibility
Related to the Audience
Clear Thesis/Preview
Body
Main Ideas/Points are Clear
Credible and Sufficient Evidence
Adapted Evidence/Ideas to Audience
Reasoning/Logic are Sound and Clear
Clear Organization and Easy to Follow
Conclusion
Signaled Ending of Speech
Summarized/Reviewed Main Ideas
Offered Final Thought/Ideas/Suggestions
Delivery
Effective Use of Gestures and Body Movement
Nice Facial Expression
Effective Eye Contact
Spoke Clearly
Vocal Quality
3. Finally, discuss other relevant observations and provide an evaluation of your overall impression. 30
