Sample Formal Outline Checklist
Topic
Appropriate to assignment or occasion 10a.2
Timely and timeless 10a.3
Sufficiently narrowed 10b
Appropriate number 17c
Mutually exclusive 17b
Equal in importance 17d
Outline Format
Printer output
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Outline Checklist—Problem-Solution Speech
Topic
Significant, challenging, and controversial 10a
Timely and timeless 10a.3
Sufficiently narrowed 10b
Lends itself to reasoned argument 10c
Mutually exclusive 17b
Equal in importance 17d
Outline Format
Typed (spelling, punctuation correct, typos neatly corrected) 19
Consistent and correct use of symbols 19a.1
Indentation reflects relationships 19a.2
Critique Forms
On the next few pages are a number of sample critique forms. The first is a comprehensive
checklist, followed by two instructor critique checklists that were developed to go along with the
informative and problem-solution speeches described in Part II of this instructor’s resource
manual. You will find it easy to devise your own forms by shortening and adapting the
comprehensive checklist. . Make the chapter references on the form as specific as possible. Then,
when you use the forms during speeches, you may want to become even more specific, for
instance indicating which introduction pitfall was fallen into. You can spread these categories
out, leaving ample white space for comments, or keep the checklist compact and append
comments on another sheet.
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Sample Evaluation Checklist
(Select those categories relevant and appropriate to the kind of speech being evaluated.)
ORGANIZATION
Introduction Transitions
Attention getter needed 30a.2 Express logical relationships 31b.1
Psychological orientation Employ internal previews and summaries
DEVELOPMENT
Reasoning Attention and Interest
Invalid inductive patterns 20b Use concrete and familiar materials 29a.1
Invalid deductive patterns 20c Involve audience 29b
PRESENTATION
Study extemporaneous mode 27a Employ purposeful movements 6d
More practice needed 32a Gesture naturally 6e
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Work on confidence, poise 5, 6 Maintain eye contact 6f
Vocal Delivery Presentation Aids
GENERAL
Select appropriate topic 10a, b, c
Conform to time limit 10b; 32c
Sources cited appropriately 15f
Be responsive to audience questions 8
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Informative Speech: Evaluation Form
Instructions
Fill in your name and roll number and hand in this form, with your outline attached, on the day that you speak. After
it is returned to you with comments, keep it until the course is over. The ratings on the sub-categories stand for
Excellent, Good, Average, Fair, and Needs Improvement.
Speech Element
Rating
Comments
Speech Topic
x
x
x
x
x
x
Topic Meets Requirements [11a, b, c]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Organization
x
x
x
x
x
x
Attention Getter [31a.2]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Content
Points clearly developed [22]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Defined terms as needed [16]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Sufficient information presented [22]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Delivery
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Use of Note cards [33b]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
x
x
SPEECH GRADE: COMMENTS:
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Persuasive Speech: Evaluation Form
Instructions
Fill in your name and hand in this form, with your outline attached, on the day that you speak. After it is returned to
you with comments, keep it until the course is over. The ratings on the subcategories stand for Excellent, Good,
Average, Fair, and Needs Improvement.
Speech Element
Rating
Comments
Speech Topic
x
x
x
x
x
x
Topic Meets Requirements [11a, b, c]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Organization
Introduction
x
x
x
x
x
x
Attention Getter [31a.2]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Use of supporting material [16]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
Organizational pattern [19a]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Content
Supporting materials [16, 32]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Sufficient information presented [23]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
Use of Presentation Aids [27, 36]
EX
GD
AV
FR
NI
x
x
SPEECH GRADE: COMMENTS:
Self-Evaluation Form
1. How well do you think you achieved your purpose?
5. What types of questions were asked by the audience? (Requests for information?
Requests for clarification? Questions about relevance of information? Challenges of
your reasoning? Other?)
6. Do the kinds of questions asked indicate anything to you about your preparation?
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Peer Critique Form
1. What was the specific purpose of this speech?
5. Were the main points supported? How?
6. Was the conclusion effective? Why or why not?
10. What was your overall impression of the speaker?
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End of Class Awards
To culminate a term, it is fun to give awards to speakers in various categories. In one class they
were called the Emenemmies Awards (the prizes were M&Ms) and students voted before the
final exam; ballots were tallied during the exam and awards were given at a class party
immediately following. The teacher made sure that every member of the class won some award.
There were several ties and she created a few new categories herself to make it come out that
way. Variations might be to have the class make nominations for the “big” awards, best speaker,
best delivery, etc., and actually vote for finalists during one of the last few classes. A committee
could meet with the teacher to devise special awards. One recent class awarded the introduction
pitfalls award to a student who began her final speech by asking the camera operator, “Does my
hair look OK?” and the handling distractions with aplomb award to a student who out shouted
construction noises in the hallway. Here are a few categories to consider. You and your students
can make up others.
Most Improved Speaker Most Credible Image Best Visual Aids