#9 Evaluation Guide for Persuade with Power

Title

Evaluator Date


NOTE TO THE EVALUATOR: The speaker is to present a persuasive speech that combines logical support for his / her viewpoint with a strong emotional appeal. The speech should focus on the self-interest of the audience. The speaker also has been asked to avoid using notes, if possible. In addition to your oral evaluation, please complete this evaluation form by checking the appropriate column for each item. Add your comments only for those items where special praise is warranted, or where you can offer specific suggestions for improvement.


COULD COMMENTS /
EXCELLENT SATISFACTORY IMPROVE SUGGESTIONS

· Did the speaker project sincerity
and conviction? ___________ ___________ ___________

· Was the speaker a credible source of
information about this topic? ___________ ___________ ___________

· Did the speaker phrase his / her appeal
in terms of the audience’s self-interest? ___________ ___________ ___________

· Did the speech opening capture the
audience’s interest? ___________ ___________ ___________

· Did the speaker use facts and logical
reasoning to support his or her views? ___________ ___________ ___________

· Did the speaker properly use emotion to
persuade the audience to support his or
her views? ___________ ___________ ___________


· Was the speech organization effective? ___________ ___________ ___________

· Did the speaker’s body language and
vocal variety contribute to the message? ___________ ___________ ___________

· Were you persuaded to accept the
speaker’s views? ___________ ___________ ___________


· What could the speaker have done differently to make the speech more effective?



· What did you like about the speech?