Fundamentals of Communication - SPCH 1114 Name of Speaker______________________
Mary Swart
Self-Introduction Speech
DEVELOPMENT OF THE INTRODUCTION OF THE SPEECH
______Attention Getter (needs work, too brief, just the basic, beyond
basic, creative)
______Thesis Statement ( confusing, didn't have one, clear to listeners)
______Importance of Topic ( needs work, skipped it, tie to audience established,
credibility step included)
______Preview Statement ( missed it, non-specific/too general, clear
and specific)
Additional comments:
DEVELOPMENT OF THE BODY OF THE SPEECH
CONTENT
______Clear, Definite Purpose ( fair, good, great)
______Well-Chosen, Interesting Ideas (fair, good, great)
______Thoughtful Selection of Details (fair, good, great)
______Interesting in General (fair, good, great)
ORGANIZATION
______Logical Arrangement 3 main ideas (used 4S's? sign/state and summarize
- yes, sometimes, needs work, didn't use)
______Easy Transitions ( needs work, fair, good, great)
Additional comments:
DELIVERY OF THE SPEECH
VOCAL ELEMENTS
______Voice loud enough to hear? (yes, no, sometimes)
______Rate of Delivery appropriate? (too fast, choppy, vocal pauses"ah,
ums, ers, you knows, and stuff, things like that's")
______Vocal Variety (enthusiastic, tired, monotone, used voice well)
______Articulation, Pronunciation, Grammar (fair, good, great to best
ability)
PHYSICAL ELEMENTS
______Physical Presence (stood confidently, feet crossed, leaning, shifting
weight, scratching, fidgeting)
______Facial Expressions and Gestures (animated, bored, tired, tense)
______Eye-Contact ( more than not with all listeners, eyes on notes, ceiling,
floor, one person, great job)
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CONCLUSION OF THE SPEECH
______Summary (basic listing, beyond basic, highlighted areas of interest)
______Closure (abrupt ending, "that's it", memorable words,
clear and crisp end of speech provided)
Additional Comments:
Speech Time______________ (2-4 minute criteria)
Points Earned_____________ (15 possible - 13-15=A, 12=B, 10-11=C, 9=D
)
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