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Self-Evaluation Assignment
SPT 241 HC
Due Date: February 7 or 9, 2005
The purpose of analyzing you speech is so that you can gain a realistic view of
your own strengths and weakness as a speaker. While it may be difficult to be
objective about ourselves, you should try to use an analytic approach. Often we
either focus only on the positives or are much harder on ourselves than others
are. This paper will not affect your grade on the speech itself. It is to be
used as a learning tool to benefit you.
A clear process may help in this assignment.
- First, view the tape solely for shock value. Try not to
look at anything specific. This viewing is simply to get over the
embarrassment or discomfort that often occurs watching ourselves on TV.
- Next, view the tape with the picture off. Focus on what
is being said.
- Finally, watch the video with the volume off, watching
your body language.
After viewing the tape, write a paper critiquing your
presentation. Include the following aspects:
- What did you do well? What were your strong points
including both verbal and nonverbal aspects.
- In what areas do you need improvement? Be specific and
explain why you feel this area needs work?
- How do you plan to improve? In those areas in which you
may be weak, what can/will you do to improve for the next speech?
Don’t attempt to critique every
aspect of the presentation, focus on three or four elements using specifics from
your presentation to support your ideas. If you feel you weren’t well
organized, why? What leads you to that conclusion?
Grading for the paper will be
based on the following: Were you able to identify the strengths and
weaknesses? Did you use specific examples from you speech to illustrate? Did
you offer specific suggestions for improvement? Was the critique
well-organized, errors in convention avoided? Did you apply public speaking
principles and concepts?
Papers should be 1-2 pages in
length, typed, 10-12 point font, black ink, 1-inch margins, proofread and
stapled.
The following 16 generic questions are provided to assist
you in your analysis. Since they are a generic list, not all questions will
apply to you specific situation.
CONTENT
- Was the content suitable to the audience?
- Was the content appropriate to the purpose and time
limitations?
- Were varied and interesting supporting materials used?
ORGANIZATION
- Were main ideas clear?
- Were main points sufficiently developed?
- Were main points arranged in a recognizable pattern?
- Did the introduction successfully gain attention and set
the context?
- Did transitions help provide the speech with unity and
cohesion?
- Did the conclusion summarize and end the speech
smoothly?
DELIVERY
- Was eye contact maintained with the audience?
- Were facial expressions varied, supportive and
interesting?
- Was the voice varied and supportive?
- Were gestures and movements varied and appropriate?
- Were visual aids clear and manageable? Were they
effectively presented?
OVERALL ASSESSMENT
- What features of the speech will you want to use in
future speeches?
- What features of the speech will you change?
Adapted from:
Rust, Joseph. The
Principles of Effective Speaking: A Student Objective Handbook.
Harcourt-Brace:
Orlando, 1993.
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