Public Speaking Evaluation Form Instructions There are six

Public Speaking Evaluation Form Instructions: There are six categories to be evaluated. They are: Preparation Before the Presentation, Introduction, Verbal Presentation Skills, Nonverbal Presentation Skills, Conclusion, and Q&A. Each category has specific skills listed. Please observe the presentation and consider each of the skills listed below. Each category is worth five (5) points. Preparation Before Presentation: _____ PTS. • Selected presentation methods in advance & showed creativity throughout presentation. • Prepared presentation notes in advance. • Prepared and mastered audiovisuals in advance (i. e. , slide construction – were the PPT slides easy to read, did they have any typo’s; appropriate font size, etc. ) • Planned effective techniques to introduce the presentation. • Appears to have practiced presentation as a team prior to the due date and all members dress in business-casual attire. Introduction: • • • _____ PTS. Got the attention and interest of the audience Introduced all team members. Revealed the topic of the presentation. Established credibility and good will with the audience. Previewed the body of the presentation. Verbal Presentation Skills: • • • Projected voice (changed pitch, tone, & volume). Avoided fillers (i. e. , “um, ” “er, ” “you know, ” etc. ). Demonstrated smooth transitions between presenters. Appropriately used ‘previews’ and ‘signposts’. Used appropriate humor &/or language. Nonverbal Presentation Skills: All team members during the presentation (whether they are presenting or supporting other members) maintained a professional decorum throughout the presentation by demonstrating the following: • • • _____ PTS. Maintained eye contact. Maintained positive facial expressions. Effectively gestured with hands and arms. Maintained good posture. Moved around the room with energy. Archer Center for Student Leadership Development _____ PTS.

Public Speaking Evaluation Form Conclusion: _____ PTS. • It was clear that the presentation was coming to an end. • Reinforced the audience’s understanding of and/or commitment to the central idea. • The conclusion is a ‘stand alone’ category - meaning that it is not a transition into Q&A. • Summarized and reviewed major points. • Left a professional impression upon audience. Question & Answer Section: • Invited questions from audience. • Repeated questions and responded appropriately. • Responded to direct feedback appropriately (i. e. , didn’t become defensive, remained open and welcoming of feedback, etc. ). • All team members responded (i. e. , not only one or two team members answered all of questions, etc. ). • Effectively used audiovisual equipment to review and/or summarize points made during Q&A. Additional Notes by Evaluator: Archer Center for Student Leadership Development _____ PTS.