Speaker: ___________________________ Topic: _________________ Peer Reviewer: _____________ Category Rating and Comments Introduction Compelling opening; gained audience’s attention Introduced topic and purpose clearly Related topic to audience Comments: Introduced thesis statement Established credibility of speaker Previewed main points (MP) Organization Identifiable & appropriate organizational pattern for persuasive speech and topic; consistently maintained Flows well from introduction, through body, to conclusion Comments: Main points are smoothly connected with transitions All essential components are included: introduction, body, and conclusion and flow logically Content & Supporting Materials Content is clearly persuasive in nature Effective use of persuasive appeals (logos, pathos, ethos) to make an argument Comments: Includes 3 main points (MPs) that are well-selected and clearly identifiable Makes 3 sub-points that fully explain and support each MP with a variety of verbally-cited credible, relevant sources Research is evident and information is logical Audience Consideration Relevant topic to audience Content is geared (or sensitive) to knowledge, audience’s interests, values, and attitudes Comments: Includes analogies or references familiar to the audience Sensitive to the diversity in the audience Speaker’s Delivery Effective use of eye contact, gestures, facial expressions, and voice expressiveness to add interest Appropriate use of language, volume, pace, pitch, with clear Comments: pronunciation and minimal nervous mannerisms Clear enthusiasm for topic Confident, poised, and well-polished; professional attire Verbal and nonverbal delivery effectively complements the persuasive content Conclusion Summarized key points Reinforced central idea (thesis) Included a clincher Comments: Provided a sense of closure Left a memorable impact Visual Aids Effective use of speaker notes (keyword outline) Effective use of presentation visual aid(s) to create interest, enhance message, & hold attention Comments: Creative, visually well-designed, and aesthetically pleasing with well-balanced use of text, visuals, and white space Judicious use of color and animations Overall How would you rate the speech overall? What was particularly effective about the speech? Any suggested improvements? Comments:
Speaker: ___________________________ Topic: _________________ Peer Reviewer: _____________ Category Rating and Comments Introduction Compelling opening; gained audience’s attention Introduced topic and purpose clearly Related topic to audience Introduced thesis statement Established credibility of speaker Previewed main points (MP) Comments: Organization Identifiable & appropriate organizational pattern for persuasive speech and topic; consistently maintained Flows well from introduction, through body, to conclusion Main points are smoothly connected with transitions All essential components are included: introduction, body, and conclusion and flow logically Comments: Content & Supporting Materials Content is clearly persuasive in nature Effective use of persuasive appeals (logos, pathos, ethos) to make an argument Includes 3 main points (MPs) that are well-selected and clearly identifiable Makes 3 sub-points that fully explain and support each MP with a variety of verbally-cited credible, relevant sources Research is evident and information is logical Comments: Audience Consideration Relevant topic to audience Content is geared (or sensitive) to audience’s knowledge, interests, values, and attitudes Includes analogies or references familiar to the audience Sensitive to the diversity in the audience Comments: Speaker’s Delivery Effective use of eye contact, gestures, facial expressions, and voice expressiveness to add interest Appropriate use of language, volume, pace, pitch, with clear pronunciation and minimal nervous mannerisms Clear enthusiasm for topic Confident, poised, and well-polished; professional attire Verbal and nonverbal delivery effectively complements the persuasive content Comments: Conclusion Summarized key points Reinforced central idea (thesis) Included a clincher Provided a sense of closure Left a memorable impact Comments: Visual Aids Effective use of speaker notes (keyword outline) Effective use of presentation visual aid(s) to create interest, enhance message, & hold attention Creative, visually well-designed, and aesthetically pleasing with well-balanced use of text, visuals, and white space Judicious use of color and animations Comments: Overall How would you rate the speech overall? What was particularly effective about the speech? Any suggested improvements? Comments:
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