Reflective Summary And Communication Analysis

1. Evaluate the vocal aspects (volume, pace, language, pauses etc.) and the non-verbal aspects (eye-contact, gestures, movement) of your delivery. What were your strengths, weaknesses? How can you improve?

Watching my speech, I noticed many delivery aspects that I did not realize about myself before, both vocally and non-verbally. Several vocal techniques I used, such as pacing myself when I spoke as well as using the appropriate volume and pitch for the class size were executed well. Also, non-verbally I used my hands to gesture while maintaining great eye-contact with the audience. I had some strength to my speech but there were some things that I could have and plan on doing to improve my speeches in the future. For example, a vocal aspect I noticed that I did not do well on was pausing during my speech. I would literally go from one topic or example to the next. Also, non-verbal improvements that I will make will consist of utilizing the space more and making sure I am not stagnant in one area or spot. I did move from one side to the other but I only did this once and in the future I will move around more.

2. Evaluate the content & organization of the speech? What worked well? What can you improve upon? Did you have full transitions-clearly worded? Do you think they helped
I successfully discussed some key purposes of an informative speech which included me informing the audience of what I would be discussing in addition to increasing the audience 's understanding of the topic by defining key terms, providing statistics, background information to the topic as well as tips that the audience could potentially apply to them or others in the future. One thing that I could have definitely improved on was the actual content. I could have given more creditable examples as well as supporting evidence. In the future I will make sure I use more references and cite more sources in my actual