Q Unit 3 - Discussion 1 Peer Speech Reviews Purpose: This discussion allows you to show your understanding of the various elements of public speaking by critiquing the speeches of your classmates. It also provides an opportunity for you to reflect on how others have viewed your own speaking abilities and make plans for improvement. Instructions: You will make two initial postings this week. (Due Thursday) Select two speeches uploaded by your classmates last week and evaluate them using the criteria below. Title your posts with the name of the person you are evaluating, i.e. “Beth Brewster Speech.” Try to spread around the critiques so that everyone gets reviewed at least twice. You do not need to complete the entire evaluation; select only those 8-10 items that stick out to you as strengths and weaknesses. Then offer comments to your classmate. Be honest, but supportive. Remember that identifying strengths to build upon is as important as identifying weaknesses to improve upon. In your peer responses (Due Sunday). Respond to two classmates' posts. Reflect upon the comments posted about your speech. Describe how you plan to improve your speeches in the future. Provide support and encouragement to your classmates. INTRODUCTION ____ Effective attention-getter ____ Clear topic and thesis ____ Presented “what’s in it for the audience” ____ Established credibility ____ Previewed main points BODY ____ Main points clear ____ Main points supported ____ Sources properly cited ____ Organizational pattern clear and appropriate ____ Logic and reasoning effective ____ Language clear and accurate ____ Language appropriate ____ Transitions appropriate and effective ____ Signposts, previews, & summaries appropriate CONCLUSION ____ Clear summary ____ Effective clincher DELIVERY ____ Appropriate rate ____ Maintained strong eye contact ____ Avoided distracting mannerisms ____ Articulated words clearly and audibly ____ Used pauses effectively ____ Vocal variety added impact ____ Communicated enthusiasm for topic ____ Facial expressions enhance delivery ____ Presented visual aids well TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ____ At least six adults shown in audience ____ Recording displayed no evidence of pauses or edits ____ No indication of speaker using cue cards, etc. ____ Video quality clear and speaker visible ____ Audio quality clear and speaker understandable OVERALL EVALUATION ____ Met assignment ____ Topic challenging ____ Purpose clear and well chosen ____ Message adapted to audience ____ Held interest of audience ____ Dress and grooming appropriate ____ Speaker confident and relaxed ____ Adhered to time limit Peer Review Grading Rubric 10 Points Possible Points 6 points 4 points 2 points Initial response Addresses all parts of the question clearly, thoughtfully, and thoroughly. All parts of the question are answered, but detail is lacking, or detail is present, but not all parts of the question are answered. Minimal response. Points 4 points 2 point 0 points Peer Responses At least 2 responses meet specifications and encourage interaction and/or discussion. Less than 2 responses meet specifications. No responses meet specifications.