For each presenter, two listeners will be designated to fill out an evaluation form. The instructor will evaluate each presenter, too. These forms will be skimmed by the instructor and then given to the presenters.
Content
Structure
- Follows guidelines.
- Generates interest among listeners.
- Presents information in a sequence that’s easy to follow.
- Provides emphasis: What’s important? What’s especially interesting about this book?
Clarity
- Points are clear: Clear thinking, clear sentences.
Delivery
Vocal
- The speaker articulates clearly.
- S/he speaks fluently—i.e., without a lot of pauses and stumbles—and at a good pace—not too fast.
- Volume is appropriate for the space.
- Speaker avoids “like,” “you know,” “uh…,” etc. and also avoids upspeak—that is, the speaker doesn’t make statements sound like questions.
Physical
- Speaker makes frequent eye contact with audience (whole audience and individuals, not just instructor).
- Speaker’s posture is alert yet easy, i.e., not stiff.
- Speaker smiles and looks confident.
- Gestures aid clarity and emphasis and don’t seem random.
- Attire need not be formal, but it shouldn’t be so casual or sloppy that it distracts or detracts from your talk.
Response
- What was the best thing about the talk?
- What would you recommend that the speaker work to improve for next time?
