F24 PS Persuasive Oceanside

Evaluator’s name

Type Evaluator’s Name (if not on drop-down)

Who is speaking?

Presentation

Verbal Communication

5

● Pronunciation is fluent, with few vocalized pauses (e.g.,um, like, uh) ● Word choice is clear and unambiguous ● Speaker incorporates professional and clear language ● Speaker verbally acknowledged information from outside sources

Nonverbal Communication

5

● Volume is appropriate ● Pitch and rate are conversational yet professional ● Gestures are clear, appropriate, and enhance the speech ● Gestures do not detract from the speech ● Speaker makes effective eye contact with audience ● Posture is confident and not distracting from speech

Speech Content

Introduction [strong, credible, states thesis]

5

● Speaker uses a relevant and engaging attention-getter ● Established credibility / Motivation to listen ● Speaker states the thesis of the speech clearly ● The introduction is clear, concise, and contains a preview

Body [Monroe Motivational Outline, transitions, compelling evidence]

5

● Follows the Monroe Motivational Outline ● Topic is presented as relevant and appropriate to the audience ● Main points are divided according to the outline and assigned topic ● Each main point follows a natural progression and makes sense ● Each main point is well-supported with sub-points, examples, and evidence ● Speaker uses clear transitions

Conclusion [call-to-action]

5

● Call-to-action ● Speaker did not end abruptly ● Speaker did not introduce new points ● Speaker clearly summarizes main points ● Speaker uses an effective and memorable closing device ● Did not say ‘thank you’ to the audience!

Persuasion

Were you persuaded?

5

Section

[ID1072]+[ID1073]+[ID1075]+[ID1076]+[ID1077]

Paragraph

Overall Score

Public Speakers – Persuade

Presentation

Speech Content

Persuasion

Section