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Speech Analysis #4: Evaluation Forms, Tools, and Resources

This article provides a speech evaluation form and explains how it supports you in studying and evaluating speeches.

  • How to Study and Critique a Speech
  • The Art of Delivering Evaluations
  • Modified Sandwich Technique for Evaluations
  • Evaluation Forms, Tools, and Resources
  • Toastmasters Evaluation Contests

Speech Evaluation Form

First things first… download a copy of the free speech evaluation form .

I created this form for use in Toastmasters Evaluation Contests (a topic of a future article here), but I have since used it as a general purpose speech evaluation template.

Why this speech evaluation tool may work for you…

  • It is simple — one single-sided page.
  • Lots of white space , to facilitate taking notes.
  • Flexible . The labels and boxes are not tied to any particular style of speech, e.g. speaking to inform
  • Rows recognize the three broad areas to be analyzed: impact, content, and delivery . These are in order of importance from top to bottom.
  • The critical nature of the Opening and Closing is recognized with dedicated rows on the form.
  • Two columns emphasize the necessity to recognize both the strengths and weaknesses of a speech or speaker.
  • Evaluation Opening and Evaluation Summation are for notes which lead to an oral evaluation (e.g. in Toastmasters). They can be ignored if you are analyzing the speech in a different context.

An alternate speech evaluation template…

It is wonderfully simple , consisting of just two rows (Content, Delivery) and three columns (I felt, I saw, I heard). “Content – I Saw” might include things like props or slideware, while “Delivery – I Saw” might cover gestures or facial expressions. This template allowed him to effectively analyze the speech his way.

I strongly encourage you to develop a template that works for you. Maybe the examples here are perfect. Maybe they need a tweak. Maybe you need something entirely different as an aid to capture your thoughts and observations. Whatever the case, an evaluation template can help you.

Critiquing a Speech: Advice from the Blogosphere and Beyond

There’s some great advice elsewhere in the public speaking blogosphere and elsewhere on speech evaluation:

  • How to Give a Killer Evaluation : lifehack.org
  • Speech Self Critique Guide : Navy Speakers Bureau
  • Evaluation Resources from Toastmasters New Zealand Includes “step-by-step approach” to speech evaluation, 10 steps to becoming an evaluation champion.
  • Evaluation Template – Wendy Betteridge (PDF)
  • The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Evaluators: Dr. Dilip Abayasekera, former Toastmasters International President

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Extremely great helpful tips Andrew

Time and time again I find myself at your site for help on my toastmasters path. Keep up the great work! I really do appreciate the work you do.

Awesome speech evaluation form. I used it at the division level of the evaluation competition and won. I segregated your areas into 3 categories – content, delivery and presence. It made a world of difference.

Thanks for sharing.

found this very helpful in preparation and practice for an english exam, thanks~

this is an excellent evaluation form. It is concise, yet flexible. I will be using it for my Advanced Toastmasters Club. thank you for making this available to others.

Hi Andrew, Your website is very informative and helpful. Just want to let you know the link below in this article does not work. ■Evaluation Template – Wendy Betteridge [PDF] Joshua

Thanks for letting me know, Joshua. I have replaced the link with an alternate resource.

Might you have a copy of the free speech evaluation form found in part 4 in pdf format to forward to me? Somehow, I am unable to download the form.

Suzanne Bleau-Myrand Club #5310, Area 54, Div F, District 61

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In order to help develop the competence of an individual’s public speaking skills, a Speech Evaluation is necessary for them to gain feedback and to further hone themselves. Unfortunately, there aren’t a lot of opportunities outside of public speaking programs or school curricula that allow a person to get a more precise feedback of his speech skills. Check out our free  Evaluation Forms for your easy access.

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By using a Speech Evaluation Form or  Presentation Evaluation Forms , public speakers, instructors, or an evaluator can properly and objectively assess the different aspects of a speech such as rating the overall performance, determining the speaker’s goal through the content of the speech, assessing the speaker’s delivery skills, and vice versa.

As with other evaluations, conducting a Speech Evaluation can be a tricky process as you need to be able to effectively assess a person’s presentation in order to provide objective feedback. Below are a list of aspects that one should consider when evaluating a public speech.

Assess the Type of Speech

Understanding the goal of a speech is critical for its listeners to catch up with what the speaker is trying to convey. Is the objective of the speech meant to inform, to create a demonstration, to persuade, or to entertain? After determining the objective of the speaker, you can then assess if he was able to achieve it in the way that the speech was presented.

Speech Content and Structure

A good speaker and writer knows that write-ups and speeches should be able to provide information that surrounds the topic, is organized, and follow the proper structure. By structure, we mean that a speech needs to have a good opening, an organized body, and a proper conclusion.

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When assessing a speaker’s opening statement in a  Performance Evaluation Form , evaluators typically want to assess how the speaker was able to effectively draw the audience into the speech or if he was able to make an impact. Questions like “Was the opening memorable?” or “Was a question or a story used to open the speech?” are typically asked by an evaluator to gauge the performance of a presenter’s introduction.

The body of a speech should be focused on the theme or the objective of the speech and may be provided by supporting arguments. Another aspect that an evaluator looks into to determine if the body of the speech was effective, is to listen in and see if the thought of the speaker was properly organized and was the transition of one topic to another smooth.

Like the introduction of a speech, a conclusion needs to be memorable and be effectively able to stress the objective of the theme, give the presentation a sense of completeness, and leave a good final impression on its listeners.

Delivery Skills

The delivery of a speech is another vital aspect of a presentation. Was the presenter enthusiastic in giving out the speech? Was appropriate humor used? Did it coincide with the type of objective the speaker was supposed to convey?

Another aspect of assessing the delivery techniques would be to see if the speaker was not fidgeting, or checking if proper eye contact was made. Also, was the speaker’s voice audible enough, and was the speech carried out at a moderate pace?

Giving out a speech can be a thrilling yet nerve-wracking experience. However, constant and consistent evaluations can help improve an individual’s speaking skills and construct more effective speeches in the future.

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  1. Toastmasters International -Generic-Evaluation Resource

    Generic-Evaluation Resource This evaluation resource is for any speech. Use it in your club to evaluate a member completing a speech within or outside of Pathways.

  2. PDF EVALUATION FORM

    Page 1 of 5 EVALUATION FORM Distinguished Toastmaster—First Speech Speech Title Evaluator Member Name Date Speech Length: 5 - 7 minutes Purpose Statements The purpose of this project is for the member to demonstrate his or her skills as a leader and a public speaker. The purpose of this first speech is for the member to introduce his or her plan and vision.

  3. PDF Language/Cognitive-Communication Evaluation Template

    Language/Cognition Evaluation Template 1 Templates are consensus-based and provided as a resource for members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Information included in these templates does not represent official ASHA policy. Language/Cognitive-Communication Evaluation Name: ID/Medical record number: Date of exam:

  4. Speech Analysis: Evaluation Forms, Tools, Resources

    Free speech evaluation form is provided, as well as other speaker evaluation tools and presentation resources. ... Might you have a copy of the free speech evaluation form found in part 4 in pdf format to forward to me? Somehow, I am unable to download the form. Suzanne Bleau-Myrand Club #5310, Area 54, Div F, District 61. Reply. Recent Tweets.

  5. PDF Speech Evaluation Form The Competent Speaker

    The instrument is to be used to assess public speaking competency at the higher education level, for purposes of in-class speech evaluation, entrance/exit placement and assessment, as an instructional strategy or advising tool, and/or to generate assessment data for institutional or departmental accountability.

  6. PDF 8103E Evaluation Resource

    Clarity. 5 - Is an exemplary public speaker who is always understood. 4 - Excels at communicating using the spoken word. 3 - Spoken language is clear and is easily understood. 2 - Spoken language is somewhat unclear or challenging to understand. 1 - Spoken language is unclear or not easily understood.

  7. PDF 8101E Evaluation Resource

    EVALUATION FORM Ice Breaker Member Name Date Evaluator Speech Length: 4 - 6 minutes Speech Title Purpose Statement The purpose of this project is for the member to introduce themselves to the club and learn the basic structure of a public speech. Notes for the Evaluator This member is completing their first speech in Toastmasters.

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    Sample Speech Evaluation Form E = Excellent, S = Satisfactory, N = Needs Improvement, U = Unsatisfactory ... - Listenability of speech Material (20%) - Oral citations - Content relevance to topic - Source credibility - Novelty of sources - Balance of supporting material

  9. PDF Jacobson Center for Writing, Teaching and Learning

    Nonverbal Communication. Speaker took a firm stance and established eye contact before starting to speak. Speaker used voice, stance, movements and gestures to emphasize and illustrate important points throughout the presentation. _____.

  10. PDF A Toastmasters Guide to Speech Evaluation

    SPEECH EVALUATION 1 1. INTRODUCTION Learning how to give feedback constructively is an invaluable tool in our personal and professional lives. There are many situations where we need to give constructive feedback and we want the receiver to take the suggestions on board without being defensive. Some examples are giving a colleague formal feedback

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    Voice Evaluation Template 1 Templates are consensus-based and provided as a resource for members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Information included in these templates does not represent official ASHA policy. Voice Evaluation Name: ID/Medical record number: Date of exam: Referred by: Reason for referral:

  14. PDF EVALUAION ORM

    This criteria lists the specific goals and expectations for the speech. Please review each level to help you complete the evaluation. Clarity. 5- Is an exemplary public speaker who is always understood. 4- Excels at communicating using the spoken word. 3- Spoken language is clear and is easily understood.

  15. PDF 8100E1 Evaluation Resource First Speech

    Evaluation and Feedback—First Speech. This criteria lists the specific goals and expectations for the speech. Please review each level to help you complete the evaluation. Clarity. 5. - Is an exemplary public speaker who is always understood. 4. - Excels at communicating using the spoken word. 3.

  16. PDF EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK

    feedback, and apply the feedback to a second speech. Overview: Choose any topic for your first 5- to 7-minute speech. After your speech, carefully review your feedback. At a future club meeting, present a 5- to 7-minute speech in which you incorporate feedback from your first speech. You may choose to present the same speech again or a new speech.

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    Clarity. 5 - Is an exemplary public speaker who is always understood. 4 - Excels at communicating using the spoken word. 3 - Spoken language is clear and is easily understood. 2 - Spoken language is somewhat unclear or challenging to understand. 1 - Spoken language is unclear or not easily understood.

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  19. PATHWAYS EVALUATION FORMS

    PATHWAYS EVALUATION FORMS. Evaluations are a fundamental part of Toastmasters. We learn and improve by giving and receiving good evaluations. We use the CRCS method at Toastmasters. This acronym stands for Commend - Recommend - Commend - Summary. In a verbal evaluation, the evaluator begins with what they did well, makes a few suggestions for ...

  20. Evaluation and Feedback-Evaluation Resource 1

    This evaluation resource is for the first speech in the "Evaluation and Feedback" project. Use it in your club to evaluate a member completing this project.

  21. PDF Motor Speech Disorders Evaluation Template

    Motor Speech Evaluation Template 1 Templates are consensus-based and provided as a resource for members of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Information included in these templates does not represent official ASHA policy. Motor Speech Disorders Evaluation Name: ID/Medical record number: Date of exam: Referred by:

  22. PDF 8100E3 Evaluation Resource Evaluator Speech

    Clarity. 5 - Is an exemplary public speaker who is always understood. 4 - Excels at communicating using the spoken word. 3 - Spoken language is clear and is easily understood. 2 - Spoken language is somewhat unclear or challenging to understand. 1 - Spoken language is unclear or not easily understood.

  23. Persuasive Speaking-Evaluation Resource

    Persuasive Speaking-Evaluation Resource This evaluation resource is for the "Persuasive Speaking" project. Use it in your club to evaluate a member completing this project.