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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 )