Speaking Checklist--(Prints out to about two pages)

--Look over this checklist and use it as a guide to learn how to become a more effective speaker. Do not simply evaluate yourself—ask others to listen your speaking style, using this checklist as a form of evaluation.

Speaking Speed: GRADE (all are on a scale of 1-100):

_____The speaker talks very fast.

_____The speaker talks very slow.

_____The speaker talks at just the right speed.

Speaking Intonations: GRADE:

_____The speaker has a monotonous voice.

_____The speaker inflects his voice too much.

_____The speaker inflects his voice, but at the wrong time.

_____The speaker inflects his voice perfectly.

Speaking Fluency: GRADE:

_____The speaker stops often, appears confused

_____The speaker stops occasionally, appears confused

_____The speaker stops often, appears frustrated

_____The speaker stops occasionally, appears frustrated

_____The speaker never stops, reading fluidly throughout without a hitch

Speaking Poise: GRADE:

_____The speaker seems dependent on an activity (leaning, tapping, ______)

_____The speaker seems to have good posture, but slouches occasionally

_____The speaker is very erratic—unable to know what he’ll do next

_____The speaker stands with perfect poise.

Gesticulations: GRADE:

_____The speaker does too many gesticulations.

_____The speaker does no/little gesticulations.

_____The speaker misuses gesticulations.

_____The speaker uses the same gesticulations repeatedly.

_____The speaker uses gesticulations effectively.

Demeanor/Persuasiveness: GRADE:

_____The speaker is too relaxed.

_____The speaker is too aggressive.

_____The speaker seems to be acting, unconvincing.

_____The speaker seems frustrated, doesn’t want to be here.

_____The speaker changes his attitude frequently.

_____The speaker spoke persuasively.

Eye Contact: GRADE:

_____The speaker rarely, if ever, makes eye contact.

_____The speaker makes eye contact as if it were a chore.

_____The speaker looks around the room, focuses on one object (not judge)

_____The speaker looks at the opponent.

_____The speaker always looks at the judge.

Overall Impression (use space below): GRADE: