Informative Speech Feedback Form—Holistic Grading
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a summary of pros and cons of this method.
Speaker _____________________________________
Topic _____________________________________
Guide: O-Outstanding S-Satisfactory N-Needs Work
Introduction
Attention and interest
Revealed topic
Established credibility
Previewed the body
Related to the audience
Strong delivery of the intro
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
Comments
Body
Main points clear
Pattern of organization helpful
Support materials adequate
Content accurate and interesting
Language use strong
Connectives effective
Visual aid content strong
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
Conclusion
Prepared audience for ending
Reinforced the central idea
O S N
O S N
Delivery
Maintained eye contact
Used voice effectively
Gestures effective
Stance strong
Visual aid presentation strong
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
O S N
Overall Evaluation
Topic challenging
Speech adapted to the audience
Speech fit the assignment
O S N
O S N
O S N
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Submitted by Amy R. Slagell, Director of the Fundamentals of Public Speaking Program, Iowa State University