Group+Speech+Evaluation+Forms

Group: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________ Content (20 points):

 Includes oral citations for at least 3 credible sources

 Uses sources, examples, and explanations to support points and their relevance  Originality and audience-centered topic

 Demonstrates appropriate audience adaptation  Used appropriate language (to topic and audience)

__________ Organization (15 points):

 Introduction Overall Effectiveness

o Gains Attention

o Previews group presentation o States thesis clearly

o Provides justification and significance for the audience

 Body Overall Effectiveness

o Each presenter provides a transition from section to section of the presentation o Each section provides key information o Main points logically flow together

o Exhibits sophisticated argument structure

o Information presented is balanced among sections

 Conclusion Overall Effectiveness

o Creatively reviews group presentation o Restates thesis

o Makes a strong closing statement

__________ Delivery (5 points):

 Physical Delivery:

o Maintains eye contact

o Appropriate use of gestures and movement

o Appropriate use of physical environment (and visual aids, if used) o Animated facial expression

o Uses extemporaneous delivery (not over-reliant on notes) o Displays energy and enthusiasm o Attire enhances group credibility

 Vocal Delivery:

o Avoids using vocal fillers (um, you know, like) o Animated vocal delivery

o Appropriate rate and volume

__________ Additional Deductions (over or under-time: -1 point for each 30 seconds; reading/over-reliant on notes; offensive comments/delivery; disruptive as audience member, etc.)

__________ TOTAL POINTS

Group Speech: Individual Presentation Evaluation Form (25 points)

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________ Content (10 points):

 Provides appropriate content for assigned section

 Includes effective and appropriate oral citations for all sources used (at least 1/person)  Uses examples, descriptions, comparisons and contrasts, and explanations  Used appropriate language (to topic and audience)

 Demonstrates appropriate audience adaptation throughout

__________ Organization (5 points):

 Demonstrates clear structure in section

 Demonstrates appropriate use of signposts and transitions

 Provides key information for assigned section of group presentation  Uses logical and balanced progression of information  Appropriately previews/reviews information in section

__________ Delivery (4 points):

 Physical Delivery:

o Maintains eye contact

o Appropriate use of gestures and movement o Animated facial expression

o Displays energy and enthusiasm o Attire enhances group credibility

 Vocal Delivery:

o Avoids using vocal fillers (um, you know, like) o Animated vocal delivery

o Appropriate rate and volume

__________ Contributions (6 points):

 Attends work sessions devoted to group presentation  Makes significant contributions to the group presentation  Works well with other group members

__________ Additional Deductions (reading/over-reliant on notes; offensive comments/delivery;

disruptive as audience member, etc.)

__________ TOTAL POINTS

Group Speech: Outline and References Evaluation Form (10 points)

Group: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

__________ Content (3 points):

 Introduction - Includes general purpose, specific purpose, attention-getter, and central

ideas/thesis

 Body - Includes claims, warrants, and grounds for each main point

 Conclusion - Includes reviewed points, restated thesis/central idea, and closing statement  Transitions included between each section

__________ Format (2 points):

 Full-sentence format with standard symbols and indentation  Proper in-text citation used (APA style)  Typed, double-spaced, 1 inch margins  Void of spelling, grammar errors

__________ References Page (5 points):

 Minimum of 3 credible sources included  Proper APA citation for each source citation  Typed, double-spaced, 1 inch margins

__________ TOTAL POINTS

Group Speech: Group Members Evaluation Guide

Directions: For each group member, assign points for the following contributions. Each member can receive up to 6 points total (up to 2 points per contribution). Points will be averaged from all group members. Do not evaluate yourself.

Member #1 Name:

__Cambery________Cambery_______________________________________________________________________

____2____Attends work sessions devoted to group presentation ____2____Makes significant contributions to the group presentation ____2____Works well with other group members

(Include a typed paragraph describing why you assigned the points above.)

Cambery worked as a leader in our team. She’s the first one to contact each member, and then she worked well with us. She did put a lot of efforts on our speech.

Member #2 Name: _____Taylor________________________________________________________________

_____2___Attends work sessions devoted to group presentation _____2___Makes significant contributions to the group presentation _____2___Works well with other group members

(Include a typed paragraph describing why you assigned the points above.)

At first, he didn’t response in time. However, we found our way to contact and we worked together very well. Although he’s busy, he also tried to squeeze some time to do it. He did a lot of research of our speech.

Member #3 Name: ____Grace__________________________________________________________________

____2____Attends work sessions devoted to group presentation ____2____Makes significant contributions to the group presentation ____2____Works well with other group members

(Include a typed paragraph describing why you assigned the points above.)

At the beginning, she had the same problem with Taylor, but finally the problem was solved. She gave some good suggestion to the group.

Member #4 Name: _________________________________________________________________________________

________Attends work sessions devoted to group presentation ________Makes significant contributions to the group presentation ________Works well with other group members

(Include a typed paragraph describing why you assigned the points above.)