Majed Alsafh
SPCO 101
Self-Evaluation Guidelines
For
Self-Introduction Speech
Review the videotape of your speech. As you watch, answer the following questions in a 2-3 page evaluation of your speech (use these questions to create an essay evaluation of your speech, not simply a point-by-point response to the questions). The due date for the assignment is listed on your syllabus.
1. Describe your voice, gestures, and bodily action (posture, use of space, etc...). What message(s) did they seem to communicate? 2. Did your use of voice, gestures, and bodily action enhance (or detract from) the message of your speech? What will you do to reinforce or change your use of your voice, gestures, and bodily action to enhance the message of your speaking opportunities? 3. Did you seem to establish a connection with your audience? Why or Why not? Did you appear sincerely interested and enthusiastic in your speech? Why or Why not? Give examples to support your answers. 4. Describe your use of a visual (and/or audio) aid in this speech. Was the aid effective in making your meaning clearer for your audience? Did you utilize the aid well in the speech (display it clearly, reference it appropriately, etc.)? 5. Describe what you have learned from this speaking opportunity, and how you will use this information in future speaking opportunities. 6. Describe the areas you will improve in your public speaking, and how you will improve—include specific steps you will take to improve your public speaking skills (be specific in which areas you want to improve). Make a detailed plan for improvement. 7. Identify at least three aspects of the speech that you liked or thought you did particularly
Self-Evaluation Guidelines
For
Self-Introduction Speech
Review the videotape of your speech. As you watch, answer the following questions in a 2-3 page evaluation of your speech (use these questions to create an essay evaluation of your speech, not simply a point-by-point response to the questions). The due date for the assignment is listed on your syllabus.
1. Describe your voice, gestures, and bodily action (posture, use of space, etc...). What message(s) did they seem to communicate? 2. Did your use of voice, gestures, and bodily action enhance (or detract from) the message of your speech? What will you do to reinforce or change your use of your voice, gestures, and bodily action to enhance the message of your speaking opportunities? 3. Did you seem to establish a connection with your audience? Why or Why not? Did you appear sincerely interested and enthusiastic in your speech? Why or Why not? Give examples to support your answers. 4. Describe your use of a visual (and/or audio) aid in this speech. Was the aid effective in making your meaning clearer for your audience? Did you utilize the aid well in the speech (display it clearly, reference it appropriately, etc.)? 5. Describe what you have learned from this speaking opportunity, and how you will use this information in future speaking opportunities. 6. Describe the areas you will improve in your public speaking, and how you will improve—include specific steps you will take to improve your public speaking skills (be specific in which areas you want to improve). Make a detailed plan for improvement. 7. Identify at least three aspects of the speech that you liked or thought you did particularly