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One of the best ways to learn public speaking, other than actually doing it, is to analyze what factors contributed to the strengths and weaknesses of your speech.  For this assignment you will develop a self assessment of your informative speech and assess your speech by writing a five-paragraph essay, typed and double-spaced in which you identify your strengths and weaknesses and make recommendations for improvement. Refer to the grading rubric and the grading your instructor returned to you for your speech.  Your essay should be 300 to 500 word. Incorporate the following elements into your essay:           
            1.         A header (MLA style) is required.
 2.         Introduction (1st paragraph): Identify the purpose of your speech and summarize your topic.
 3.         Body (2nd paragraph): How did you open with impact?  What did you say to connect your topic with your audience?  Was your thesis stated clearly?  Did you present the main points in a clear, concise manner?  Were transitions used between main points?  Did you provide ample support for main points?  Did you restate your main points in the conclusion?  How did you close with impact?
 4.         Body (3rd paragraph):  Using the rubric, identify your strengths.
 5.         Body (4th paragraph):  Using the rubric, identify your weaknesses.
 6.         Conclusion (5th paragraph):  State how effective you believe your speech was and how you will address weaknesses.  Your essay should not be longer than 1 to 2 pages.

  
Introduction
  

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Attention Getter

Highly effective and obvious attention getting   device used. Audience attention was   clearly established. (Question, startling statement, statistic, story)

Somewhat effective attention getting device used. Established   attention of audience.

Attention getter was adequate to gain interest of audience.

Attention getter was not adequate or effective to gain audience   attention.

Attention getter was not used.

Was not acceptable

 

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Connects with audience 

Topic relevance explained, adapted to occasion   and audience. Audience motivated to listen. Connect and interest of audience   obviously established.

Topic relevance explained and adapted to   audience. Connect and interest of   audience established.

Topic relevance established with audience. Connection with audience established.

Topic relevance minimally established or alluded   to with audience. No obvious   connection with audience established.

Connection with the audience was not established.

Was not acceptable

 

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Presented thesis/main points

The thesis and main points were clearly stated,   identified and established for audience.

The thesis and main points were partially stated,   identified and established.

Thesis and main points were stated.

The thesis and main points were alluded to or   minimally identified for the audience.

Thesis and main points were not clearly stated,   identified or established for audience.

Was not acceptable

 

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Established credibility

Clearly demonstrated an in   depth knowledge, understanding and enthusiasm for the topic. Research and delivery clearly exhibited   competency and expertise on topic. 

Demonstrated working   knowledge, understanding and enthusiasm for the topic. Research and delivery showed relevance and   support.

Demonstrated basic   understanding and knowledge of the topic. Delivery and explanation of material showed competency of research.

Research and competency on   the topic alluded to but not explained. Delivery and explanation of material   lacked conviction and enthusiasm for topic.

Basic knowledge and interest   in the topic not evident. Competency and research on the topic not explained   or demonstrated.

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Body
  

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Presented appropriate number of main points

Provides an accurate and complete explanation of   key points. Key points are organized   in an appropriate organization style. Audience understanding is enhanced by   organization and explanation of material.

Provides an accurate explanation of key points. Key points are organized in an appropriate   organization style. Logical   organization is obvious to audience. 

Used appropriate number of main points. Main points presented in   sufficient detail for audience understanding.

Required number of main points not presented or organizational style   not apparent. Main points not presented in sufficient detail for audience   understanding.

Required number of main pints were not presented. Points presented did   not enhance audience understanding. No obvious organizational style utilized.

Was not acceptable

  
  

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Citations verbalized within speech

More than the required number of sources were   correctly cited, explained and relevance established within the speech.   Citations demonstrated in-depth   research or interest in topic.

The required number of sources were correctly   cited within the speech. Relevance was assumed but not established within the   speech

The required number of sources were correctly   cited during the speech.

Less than the required number of sources were   identified during the speech. Relevance was not always obvious or explained.

No sources were identified during the speech.

Was not acceptable

 

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Followed written outline

Introduction, body and conclusion of speech   followed the written outline. Outline developed in a logical sequence to enhance audience understanding.

Introduction, body and conclusion of speech followed the written   outline. Outline developed to enhance audience understanding.

Introduction, body and conclusion of speech followed the written   outline.

Introduction, body and conclusion of speech generally followed the   written outline, or key sections were not presented as developed in the   outline.

Introduction, body and conclusion of speech did not follow the written   outline, or written outline did not contain sufficient details of required   material.

Was not acceptable

 

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Transitions used between points

Well defined transitions were clearly and   effectively used between introduction, all main points and conclusion. Transitions enhanced audience   understanding.

Used clear effective transitions between introduction, main points and   conclusion effectively.

Transitions were used between introduction, main points and   conclusion.

Transitions were not used between introduction, all main points and   conclusion or were minimally effective.

Transitions between introduction, main points and conclusion were not   used.

Was not acceptable

 
Overall   Presentation Organization

Organization was logical and obvious   to audience. Organ-izational style was appropriate to topic and enhanced   audience understanding. Purpose was clearly developed with appropriate supporting   material.

Organizational style was appropriate   to topic and audience understanding. Purpose was developed with appropriate   supporting material for audience understanding.

Main points were obvious and   sufficient supporting material was presented for audience understanding.

Organization did not enhance audience   understanding. Main points were did   not have sufficient supporting material was audience understanding

Organization style was not   appropriate to the topic, did not supply sufficient detail or support for   audience understanding. Organization was difficult for audience to follow.

Was not acceptable

Delivery
  

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Eye Contact

Establishes and maintains eye contact   with audience virtually all of the time. Eye contact enhances credibility and   interest with audience. (Refers to notes only as required)

Maintains eye contact with audience   less than 75% of the time during speech.

Maintains eye contact with audience   less than 50% of the time during speech

Maintains eye contact with audience   less than 25% of the time during speech

Little or no eye contact with   audience during speech. Reads speech from notes

Was not acceptable

  
  

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Conversational   delivery, 
Non verbal   expressions and Affect displays

Facial expressions, projection, rate,   fluency, vocal expression and articulation consistently enhanced message and   audience understanding. Non-verbals were used effectively to enhance audience   understanding. Delivery showed   practice and preparation.

Facial expressions, projection, rate,   fluency, vocal expression and articulation enhanced message and audience   understanding. Occasionally used distracting non-verbals or affect displays.   Presentation showed practice and preparation.

Facial expressions, projection, rate,   fluency, vocal expression and articulation were sufficient for audience   understanding.

Facial expressions, projection, rate,   fluency, vocal expression and articulation were distracting to audience   understanding message. Distracting or inappropriate affect displays used. 

Facial expressions, projection, rate,   fluency, vocal expression and articulation were distracting for audience   understanding or were inappropriate. Demonstrated no prior practice or   preparation.

Was not acceptable

 

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Posture and   presence

Posture, presence in front of audience   and general body movements added to importance of topic and enhanced audience   understanding. Presence increased credibility and interest of audience.

Posture, presence in front of   audience and body movements enhanced audience understanding

Posture, presence in front of   audience and movements were appropriate for topic and audience. Did not   distract from audience understanding.

Posture, presence in front of   audience and movements occasionally distracted from audience understanding. 

Posture, presence in front of   audience and overall movements distracted from audience understanding. Were not appropriate for the presentation.

Was not acceptable

 

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Choice of   language

Choice of language was specific,   vivid and appropriate to topic and   audience understanding. Language maintained & enhanced audience   understanding and built credibility.

Choice of language was appropriate to   the occasion, audience and understanding of and topic. Maintained interest of   audience.

Choice of language was appropriate to   the occasion, audience and understanding of the topic.

Choice of language was occasionally   inappropriate to the occasion, audience and understanding of the topic. Did   not enhance understanding of the topic.

Choice of language was inappropriate to the occasion, audience   understanding and topic..

Was not acceptable

Conclusion
  

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Summarized main   points

Summarized main points and   re-emphasized importance and relevance of material. Connection to audience is re-established.

Summarized main points and   re-emphasized importance and relevance of material. 

Summarizes main points presented in   the speech.

Main points were alluded to or   partially re-stated or summarized.

Main points were not summarized.

Was not acceptable

 

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Memorable   conclusion

Alerts the audience that speech is   concluding. Memorable and outstanding thoughts and relevance is delivered. Offers definite conclusion to   presentation.

Alerts audience of speech conclusion.   Offers definite conclusion to the presentation. Highlights main points. Closes speech.

Alerts audience that speech is   concluding. Offers concluding statement. Closes speech.

Does not alert audience that speech   is concluding. No memorable conclusion   offered. Concludes speech.

No definite conclusion or closure to   speech. Audience is unsure of speech conclusion.

Was not acceptable

  
  

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Within timing   constraints

With specified timing constraints

Within 10% to 20% of specified timing constraints

Within 21% to 30% of specified timing constraints 

Within 31% to 50% of specified timing constraints

Exceeded 50% of specified timing   constraints

Was not acceptable

Documentation/Support Material
  

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Appropriate   topic selection

Topic focused specifically for particular audience.   Creative, informative adapted to   specific audience.

Appropriate and reasonably focused on   this audience. Additional relevance could have been developed.

Topic is clear to this audience. Met assignment requirements.

Topic lacks clarity and focus for   specific audience. Not developed or adapted to audience.

Topic inappropriate or not developed   for audience

Was not acceptable

 

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Outline

Outline demonstrated a detailed   understanding of the topic. Main points and supporting points were clear and   logically developed. Detail was clear, precise and easy to understand.
Outline used the specified format

Outline demonstrated a detailed   understanding of the topic. Main points and supporting points were clear and   logically developed. 
Outline used the specified format

Adequately detailed and typed outline   was delivered before the speech. Outline used the specified format.

Outline was not typed, delivered on   time or did not meet the assignment requirements.
Outline used was not in the specified   format

No outline received .

Was not acceptable

 

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Met research requirements

Required number of research sources   were cited in the appropriate style. Additional sources were developed to   enhance audience understanding and interest in topic. Citations were   delivered within the required time frame.

Required number of research sources   were cited in the appropriate style. Additional sources were developed to   enhance audience understanding of topic. Citations were delivered within the   required time frame.

Required number of research sources   were cited in the appropriate style within the required time frame.

Required number of research sources   were cited, but were not in the appropriate style or in the required time   frame.

Required number of research sources   were not cited in the appropriate style or were not delivered within the   specified time frame.

Was not acceptable

 

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Audio/Visual   Aids

Audio/Visual aids significantly   enhanced audience understanding of the topic. Media was integrated and used   well within speech.

Audio/Visual aids suited for audience   and speech. Media could have been   better integrated and used within the speech.

Audio/Visual aids met the   requirements of the assignment.

Audio/Visual aids were not well   suited for the speech. Use of material was not practiced and well integrated   into speech.

No audio/visual aids developed for   presentation.

Was not acceptable

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