COMM 108 Speech Evaluation Form based on the NCA Competent Speaker Length ____________

Semester _________ Date _____________ Student ___________________________________________________

Evaluator _____________________________ Topic _____________________________________________________

Addressed
Missing or

Advanced
Proficient
Novice
Not
1. Chose and narrowed the topic appropriately for the audience
o Appropriate choice & o Consistent with the o The topic was developed
treatment of the topic for assignment and time into a message with a
the audience expectations clear specific purpose
0 3 4 5 x1

2. Communicated the specific purpose and thesis effectively

o Presented the specific o Presented the thesis
purpose
0 3 4 5 x1

3. Provided appropriate supporting material, including presentational aids

o Sufficient information to o Information was o Cited credible sources
support claims appropriately varied (defs, when introducing
numbers, stories, information
0 3 4 5 x2
audiovisuals, etc.)

4. Used an appropriate organizational pattern

o Introduction connected to audience o Introduction previewed the main points

o Body was organized around main points o Transitions/signposts emphasized m. pts.

0 3 4 5 x2

o Closing summarized thesis and m. pts. o Closing reconnected topic to audience

5. Used language appropriate to the audience and occasion

o Language was clear and o Language was vivid o Language was appropriate
not vague and not sexist, racist, etc. 0 3 4 5 x1

6. Used vocal variety, rate, pitch, and volume effectively

o Vocal variety o Rate and pitch o Volume
0 3 4 5 x1

7. Used pronunciation, grammar, and articulation effectively

o Pronunciation o Standard grammar o Articulation
0 3 4 5 x1

8. Used physical behaviors effectively to support the verbal message

o Extemp. o Eye o Facial o Posture o Gestures o Dress
delivery contact express- 0 3 4 5 x1
ions

Points:
x2
Presentation:

Outline:

Total: