Self Evaluation Informative Speech: while viewing your speech, fill out the following form. Take
your time. This is worth points so do this thoughtfully and completely. Full points will be awarded based on
how well you complete this evaluation including details to support your score.
1. Circle, highlight or in some way check off all of the elements as you hear them.
2. Score each section based on the criteria.
3. Answer the questions at the end of the form thoughtfully and with examples for full points.
Score your execution of each section on a 5 pt. scale using the criteria below:
5= Mastery 4= strong competency 3=basic competency 2=needs work
I. Introduction 5 4 3 2 1
A. Gained our attention: Yes / No Which one?
Told a short story Asked a rhetorical question Quality: Great OK Missed it
Used a famous quote Told a joke
Surprised us with a startling Statistic Used any in combination
B. Introduce the topic: Stated thesis? Yes / No
Told us what it is.
Tell us why it is important to us.
C. Credibility: Why are you the expert ? Yes / No
D. Preview the main points:
Tell us what your three main points are Yes / No
