Topic Was topic appropriate to audience?

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Hook Was the opening effective and done with power and impact?

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Introduction/Organization Was there a thesis statement?

Purpose/intention/objectives clearly stated 1 2 3 4 5

Reasons given for topic choice 1 2 3 4 5

Credibility established 1 2 3 4 5

Link to Audience 1 2 3 4 5

Preview of what is to come 1 2 3 4 5

Audience Was topic interesting & meaningful to and did it relate directly to audience?

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Research/Examples Were research and examples sufficient & did they support objectives?

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Construction Was speech logically constructed and easy for audience to follow?

Logical order 1 2 3 4 5

Pacing 1 2 3 4 5

Use of Pauses 1 2 3 4 5

Transitions 1 2 3 4 5

Flow 1 2 3 4 5

Visual (or other) Aids

Each added to audience understanding 1 2 3 4 5

Each discussed adequately 1 2 3 4 5

Equipment operation 1 2 3 4 5

Language Did speaker use direct, simple vocabulary with minimal use of filler words?

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Voice loud and clear 1 2 3 4 5

Eye contact made with whole audience 1 2 3 4 5

Poised, body language and gestures 1 2 3 4 5

Did not read extensively from notes 1 2 3 4 5

Passion and Enthusiasm Did speaker exhibit excitement and emotion for subject?

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Conclusion Was the closing done powerfully and with impact?

Powerful, impactful 1 2 3 4 5

Restate thesis and main points 1 2 3 4 5

Finished within allotted time 1 2 3 4 5

General impression Did speaker seem prepared and achieve overall objective?

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Questions Did speaker handle post-presentation questions clearly, concisely and accurately?

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