Outside Speech Observation Form

Name:_____________________ Lab Section # __________ Lab Instructor's Name:_________________________

PART I--General Information:

Date Speech was Attended:_____________ Where it was delivered: _____________________________

Name and Title/Role of the Speaker: _______________________________________________________

Approximate number of people in the audience:___________

The General Purpose of the speech was to: (circle one) inform, persuade, entertain, or inspire

Topic of the Speech:

PART II--Discussion of the Speech
1. In the Introduction what did the speaker do :
a. to gain attention?
 

b. to establish his or her credentials?
 

c. to prepare the audience to listen to the speech?
 

2. On the back of this page list the main points of the speech.
 

3. What special steps did the speaker take to relate to the audience or to keep their attention?
 
 

4. Describe the speaker's delivery skills for each of the following categories:

a. eye contact:
 

b. gestures:
 

c. facial expressiveness:
 

d. vocal variety:
 

e. posture/stance:
 

5. Which term best describes the audience response to the speaker? (circle one)

1. bored                 2. polite                 3. appreciative                 4. enthusiastic

6. Why do you think the audience responded this way?
 
 

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