1. SPEECH EVALUATION CHECKLIST

2. CONTENT 1. Did the speaker seem to have expertise in the subject area?
2. Was the goal of the speech clear?
3. Did the speaker have high-quality info?
4. Were the AVAs appropriate & well used?
5. Did the speaker establish common
ground & adapt the content to the
audience’s interests, knowledge & attitudes?

3. ORGANIZATION 6. Did the intro. gain attention, goodwill for
the speaker & lead into the speech?
7. Were the main points clear, parallel &
meaningful complete sentences?
8. Did transitions lead smoothly?
9. Did the conclusion tie the speech together?

4. PRESENTATION 10. Was the language clear?
11. Was the language emphatic?
12. Did the speaker sound enthusiastic?
13. Did the speaker show sufficient vocal
expressiveness?
14. Was the presentation spontaneous?
15. Was the presentation fluent?

5. 16. Did the speaker look at the audience?
17. Were the pronunciation & articulation
acceptable?
18. Did the speaker have good posture?
19. Was speaker movement appropriate?
20. Did the speaker have sufficient poise?