ŇSyllabus

ŇSemester Outline

Informative Critique Form - 50 points

(Please familiarize yourself with this form.  It outlines how your presentation will be evaluated.)

Nonverbal Delivery – _____ points earned   /12 points total

   Eye Contact _____ points earned / 5 points possible

               You made a direct, visual connection with everyone in the audience throughout your speech. (add 5 pts)

                You need to "visually bond" with your audience.  Make sure you look at everyone to insure that your audience knows you are addressing them.  You'll attract

                their attention more if you talk with everyone.

                        ˝ of the time you read your notes and the other ˝ was directed toward your audience.  Make sure you practice enough & know your notes well enough so

                        you use them only as a guide. (subtract 2 ˝ pts)

                        You predominantly looked toward the center/left/right of the room. (subtract 1-2 pts)

                        When addressing your audience, try not to let your eye contact drift into space or toward the floor.  Keep constant eye contact with your audience

                        to keep their full attention. (subtract 1-2 pts)

                You need to use a key-word outline.  A key word outline would help you maintain eye contact with your audience.  You were very note dependent.

                (subtract 5 pts)

   Other: __________________________________________________________________________________

   Facial and Body Expressions_____ points earned / 3 points possible

               You maintained good posture throughout the speech. (add 1 pt.)

     ____ You created a vivid & dramatic presentation by incorporating appropriate gestures, facial expressions,  and body movements. (add 1 pt.)

     ____ You avoided fidgeting during your speech. (add 1 pt.)

                Don't lean on the lectern.  You may stand behind it, but leaning on it is a distraction.

                You needed to create a vivid and dramatic presentation by incorporating nonverbal communication.  Your hand gestures/facial expressions/body movements/posture

                all expressed a disinterest for your ideas.

   Vocal Delivery_____ points earned / 4 points possible

               You varied your pitch throughout your speech.  (add 2 pt.)

               The volume at which you spoke projected around the room. (add 1 pt.)

     ____ Your rate was easy to understand and complimented your ideas. (add 1 pt.)

                You needed to vary the pitch in your voice more to emphasize ideas.  You spoke with a habitual pitch.  Develop variations in your voice to create vividness of

                your ideas.  Try thinking about the meanings of  the ideas you are presenting to the class.  Then allow your feelings to express these ideas.

                You needed to speak up a little.  At times, I had a hard time hearing you.

                You needed to slow down your rate of speech to ensure you are conveying meanings with the words you are using.  When speaking quickly, you loose

                sincerity and the interest of your audience.

     _____ You needed to vary your rate of speech to ensure you are conveying meanings with the words you are using.  When speaking deliberately, you lose sincerity

                and the interest of your audience.

                Watch using vocal fillers.  You frequently said, "uh", “like”, “ok”, and/or "uhm".  It’s more effective to pause for a second, gather your thought and then continue

Organization - _____ points earned / 12 points total

_____  Introduction – 4 points

                        The attention getter stimulated the audience’s attention and helped them focus on the topic

                       The thesis was at the beginning of your presentation.  It outlined the central idea and helped the audience focus on the main premise of the speech.

                       The main points were previewed.

                        There was a clear need to know statement at the end of the introduction.

_____  Body –6 points

                       Each main point clearly supported the thesis statement. (1 pt)

                       There were logical transitions that clearly linked the main points. (2 pts.)

                       Each main point was sufficiently supported with research. (2 pts.)

                       The main points were parallel in structure. (1 pt)

_____  Conclusion – 2 points

                       The main points were summarized at the end of the speech.

            _____ There was an appropriate closing device (tie-in) at the end of the speech.

Research  – _____ points earned / 13 points possible

           There were at least three sources quoted in your presentation. (3 pts. each or 9 pts. total)

_____ Cited author’s name, publication title, and the source’s copyright date in your speech. (1 pt. ea. or 3 pts. total)

_____ At least three sources cited in the presentation were different types. (1 pt)

Outline  – _____ points earned / 7 points possible

          The outline was typed, neat, and complete. (add 2 pts.)

____ You used proper labeling, coordination, and subordination of main and subordinate points. (add 3 pts.)

____ Your bibliography is typed, follows the MLA format, and is included with the outline. (add 2 pts.)

____ The lack of a typed outline will equate to a ten-point deduction in your score.  Hand written outlines are not acceptable.

Credibility  – _____ points earned / 3 points possible

          You earned credibility by demonstrating your knowledge of the topic. (add 1 pt.)

____  Your speaking style was charismatic.  Your conviction could be seen and heard through your nonverbal

          communication. (add 1 pt.)

          You used simple language that was clear, precise, and appropriate for your audience (non-offensive, proper grammar, and no slang/jargon). (add 1 pt.)

           You needed to practice more.  Your delivery was hesitant throughout your presentation. (subtract 2 pts.)

Visual Aid  – _____ points earned / 3 points possible

           There was a strategy for the use of the visual aid. (1 pt.)

_____ The visual aid was simple, large enough to properly display the image/information, and neat. (1 pt.)

_____ The visual aid was presented properly and put away when no longer needed. (1 pt.)

_____ The lack of a visual aid resulted in a five point deduction in your score.

Timing

           You needed to practice more timing yourself.  Your presentation was short.  The time frame for this speech was 5-7 minutes.  You spoke for __________. 

            For each 15 seconds under 5 minutes, two points will be deducted from your presentation's score.

           You needed to practice more timing yourself.  Your presentation was to long.  The time frame for this speech was 5-7 minutes.  You spoke for __________. 

            For each minute you spoke over time, two points will be deducted from your presentation's score.

 ____/50 Total