Q Your evaluation needs to be NOT LESS than 250 words. To write a successful evaluation, you will need to watch the videotape of your performance. Review the comments your classmates have made online, as well as feedback you have received from your instructor. Take a critical eye and examine those things that you need to improve on. Set goals for yourself, and you can track your progress the next time you evaluate yourself. Below are some sample questions you may want to answer. You do not have to confine yourself to these topics, as they are for guidance only; feel free to discuss any aspects of your performance not covered here. Do not devote your comments to one category either—you should discuss a wide range of aspects of your delivery. DO NOT restate the questions in your critique—that’s a waste of space. Also, do not simply provide yes or no answers to these questions. The self-critique should be a thoughtful examination of things you are doing well and things you can improve on. Self-evaluations are due online by 11:59 PM on Sunday. Eye Contact • How was my eye contact with the audience, overall? • What were the positive aspects of my eye contact? • What were the negative aspects of my eye contact? • How can I improve my eye contact? Speaking Rate • How was my speaking rate? • What were the positive and negative aspects of my rate? • How can improve my speaking rate? • Did I have any awkward or excessive pauses? • How can I improve pausing in future presentations? Volume • Was I loud of enough for the audience to hear? • Did I command the room? • What aspects of my volume can I improve upon? Movement • How were my gestures overall? • Was I standing up straight? • Do I make any repetitive/distracting movements or gestures? • Did I plant my feet hips distance apart at the start of the speech? • Was my face animated? • How can I improve my performance in this respect? Tone • How did I sound? • Was I speaking in monotone? • Did I speak with a lot of energy? • In what ways can I improve my performance on these aspects in the future? Pronunciation • Did I have any mispronunciations? • Were my words clearly articulated? • In what ways can I improve my performance in this respect? Fluency • Did I use a lot of filler words? (um, ah, er, so, well, alright, ok, etc.) • What filler words do I use most often? • How can I improve in this respect?