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ORAL PRESENTATION CRITIQUE CHECKLIST
SPEAKING SKILL
CRITIQUE
NOTES
Volume
Volume was adequate. Gestures were appropriate and used to emphasize points.
Too soft or too loud. Too few or too many. Hands in pockets or fiddled with hair, etc. Too fast or too slow.
Gestures
Pace
Good pace.
Eye contact
Good eye contact. Looked around at the audience, not just at the front row.
Looked up or down, but made little/no eye contact; stared at one or two people.
Time
On time. Under/over 1 minute. Monotone – could use a little vocal variety. PRODUCT PREVIEW Used voice to emphasize points and indicate transitions. Handled well; looked at cue cards and got back on track. Used facial expressions to draw in audience; looked interested in their own message. Used “expert-appropriate” language Said “ummm” “uhhhh” giggled, looked around, or gave up. Deadpan delivery. Could use a little more facial expression. Too much slang or informal language. (i.e. “awesome” “ya know” “and like” etc.) No introduction; dove into presentation without telling the audience about their topic or thesis. Introduced themselves, the topic and thesis.
Intonation
Pauses/loss of concentration
Facial expression
Vocabulary
Introduction
Body of presentation Points were clearly stated; transitions clearly made.
Points not clearly made; transitions not clearly indicated; jumped around between ideas. Ended abruptly. Didn’t thank the audience or allow questions.
Conclusion
Summarized their presentation. Asked for questions. Thanked the audience.
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