You must write an evaluation on a professional speaker’s speech.

You may use a TED Talk, a

commencement speech or a speech found on GoalCast.

Your paper must be 2-4 pages long. Please answer the following questions/prompts in
essay/paragraph format. Please do not use bullet points.

1. List the name of the Speaker, where you saw them speak, and the date you attended. (Or if
you watched the speech online, please provide the original date the speech was given AND
the date you watched the speech.)
2. List the topic they spoke on and provide a summary of the speech.
3. List three things the speaker did well in their delivery and explain why. Please use the same
criteria we use for evaluating our classroom speeches. Specifically list and address the
components from the evaluations.
4. List three things the speaker needs to improve upon in their delivery and explain why. Please
use the same criteria we use for evaluating our classroom speeches. Specifically list and
address the components from the evaluations.
5. List three things the speaker did well in their speech content/writing/composition and explain
why. Please use the same criteria we use for evaluating our classroom speeches. Specifically
list and address the components from the evaluations.
6. List three things the speaker needs to improve upon in their speech
content/writing/composition and explain why. Please use the same criteria we use for
evaluating our classroom speeches. Specifically list and address the components from the
evaluations.
7. What do you think was the most effective thing the speaker did and explain why?
8. What do you think was the least effective thing the speaker did and explain why?
9. What did you learn about public speaking from watching this speaker?

See information below from the syllabus about writing assignments:

● Production Responses are writing exercises that help students to evaluate, and explain the
success of the speech used by performers in one of the Theatre Arts mainstage productions.
This production response involves analysis, evaluation, and critical thinking; the essay is not
just an "opinion paper." Students need to make claims about the success or failure of the
performers' utilization of effective delivery techniques, and explain examples from the
performance to prove their claims on whether the speakers created clear, interesting and
appropriate language.

● Writing Assignments assess the student's ability to compose written

communications with clear organization, appropriate language, and smooth style.
Yes, there will be deductions for grammatical and typographical errors, so please
proofread your papers before submitting. Instructor assessment and grading
criteria for all these assignments are based upon the following rubric:

A: Well organized (use of introduction, conclusion, paragraphs with a single main

point, evidence from analysis, and transitions); sentences smooth and carefully
 crafted; virtually no errors in punctuation, spelling, grammar; words chosen with
precision; language fresh, vivid, and concise; strong eye contact; clear articulation
and volume;
B: Well-organized, but paragraph structure sometimes disjointed; a few awkward
passages and errors in mechanics; language sometimes general, may lack freshness
or precision; no errors glaring or highly distracting.
C: Organized, but paragraphs often disunited or misplaced; shows logical plan but
writing is wordy, general, imprecise, or trite; sentences awkward but meaning is
clear; articulation fair, and volume just loud enough; errors in mechanics but not
highly distracting; gestures not extended;
NC: Meaning not clear in many sentences due to poor construction; language muddled
and unclear; errors in mechanics are distracting; poor clarity in diction; no eye
contact or movement;