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Each Evaluator will review one of the formal speeches of the meeting. The purpose of this constructive criticism is to bring
to the awareness of the speaker the effects of the speech, speech habits, and progress to date. The criticism presented by
the Evaluator can make a difference between a worthwhile or a wasted meeting for some members.
Ten Commandments of Effective Speech Evaluation
1.Read the project objectives and evaluation guidelines.
2.Confer with the speaker before the speech.
3.Listen carefully.
4.Recognize the speaker's strengths.
5.Provide verbal reward for improvement.
6.Suggest positive directions ofr growth.
7.Recommend alternative actions.
8.Reinforce the speaker's commitment to self-improvement.
9.Be positive and supportive.
10.Make the speaker feel good about themselves.
Suggestions:
Ask the speaker which particular elements they would like you to critique.
Choose a few major points and focus on those in your evaluation.
Be clear and concise. Practice being a diplomat.
Observe: Appearance, Approach to the Lecturn, Opening and Closing, Speech Structure, Guestures and Eye Contact,
Vocal Variety, Adherence to Manual Objectives.
If the speaker was presenting a manual speech and did not fulfill its requirements, suggest the speaker repeat it.
Try not to rely on "I'm looking forward to your next speech" as a conclusion for your evaluation.
As you finish your evaluation, remember to remain at the lecturn and shake the hand of the General Evaluator.
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