Evaluation Tips

Here are some ideas of things to look for, when you are the Speech Evaluator.

• Gestures (relaxed, natural, variety, appropriate to content)
• Vocal variety (relaxed, varied, not too loud/not too soft, appropriate to content, easy to listen to, can be heard)
• Eye contact
• Facial expression (varied, appropriate to content, pleasant - smiles, when appropriate)
• Body language (move around naturally, use body language to make points or demonstrate)
• Organization (Open/Body/Close)
• Lack of nervousness
• Improvement from previous speeches
• Specifics of content - for example:
  • Use of good examples to make a point
  • Use of effective stories, to make a point
  • Humor
  • (Do not evaluate on whether or not you agree with the speaker!)
• Use of props (appropriate, used naturally, prepared, not distracting)

Also see, Toastmasters - Benefits of Evaluation.