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Speech Observation Report
Speech Observation Report (40 points)
* 2-3 pages; essay format; typed in double space
* Use formal grammar, correct spelling, and accurate punctuation.
* Include the URL
* Due on 7/30 (Th)
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Watch a speech online and discuss each of the following agenda in detail, providing specific
examples from the speech.
1. Name of the speaker; topic and purpose of the speech; date and place of the speech event,
and length of the speech
2. Discuss the effectiveness of the introduction the speaker made.
3. What were the main points? Discuss if they were clear and well developed.
4. Evaluate the speaker’s use of supporting materials for the main points.
5. Discuss the effectiveness of the conclusion.
6. Discuss the effectiveness of the speaker’s use of visual aids. (If the speaker didn’t use any
visual aids, make suggestions for visual aids.)
7. Analyze the speaker’s nonverbal aspects of communication (voice, gesture, posture, eye
contact, movement, clothing, etc).
8. Describe the audience in terms of age, gender, and size. Discuss how the speaker adapted
his or her speech to the audience.
9. Discuss how the speaker used language effectively (accurately, clearly, vividly, and
appropriately).
10. What do you think the speaker’s strengths are? What are his or her weaknesses? What
would you like to try in your own speech?
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