Oral Communication

Video Self-Evaluation
Review the videotape of your speech. As you watch, answer the following questions. 1. How did you try to get the audiences attention? How effective was it?
I said 'Valentines Day is coming soon,' as a audience attention. I think it is very effective, because nearly everyone is concern about Valentines Day.

2.

Did you clearly communicate your purpose (e.g. I am going to inform/convince you about/to)? How did you motivate your audience to listen to you?
I choose to say 'I am going to teach,' and most of all I tried to influence them by mentioning time, and money.

3.

How was your speech organized? How clearly/logically did it progress? Could I stop paying attention to you and read your outline instead and still follow along easily?
It was organized, but it was a bit messy because I did it fast to try to reach six mins. Audience must pay attention, and not be distracted because then it would get confusing, and get lost easily.

4.

What were some of the transition words you used in your speech? Did you clearly indicate movement from one part of your speech to another? Why/why not?
I used simple transition word, such as 'then,' because it is an easy word, and the word would not get the audience confused.

5.

Explain why your main points were/were not clearly presented.

I have tried displayed my main points clearly. For example, when I saw people got confused, I repeated myself.

6.

Evaluate your conclusion. Did it connect seamlessly with the introduction and body? Did you give a clear sense of ending?
Yes, in my conclusion I reviewed the things that I have taught in the whole demo, and what was the purpose of the demo.

7.

Evaluate your delivery. Were you loud enough/clear enough/energetic enough/varying your tone enough/connecting to your whole audience enough?
My conclusion was an okay, because I wasn't energetic. I think I just feel unenthusiastic about the demo, even though I smiled the whole time.

8.

How did your use of voice, gestures, and bodily action enhance (or detract) from the message of your speech? What will you do to enhance the message of your speaking opportunities?
I tried to make 'Valentines Day,' a serious problem, and pointing at the audience when I talked about money. I showed them how I fold a lotus and a lily pad. I speak louder and lift my hand gestures higher.

9.

Did you appear sincerely interested and enthusiastic in the topic (your classmate) and in your talking with your audience? What did your body language and eye contact say to your audience? Give examples to support your answers.
I gave a section of the audience my attention, my gestures were poor because I got distracted with the audience being lost.

10.

Evaluate the overall success of this speech. What grade (A-F) would you assign this presentation? Why?
I say it was great, I would give a 'B' grade for my presentation because I didn't explain enough to make my audience understand what I'm talking about.

11.

Describe what you have learned from this speaking opportunity, and how you will use this information in the future.
I should speak louder, and tried not to be distracted with the audience being confused. It is a useful, because it helps me improve in the future.

12.

What did you learn from this presentation that will help you prepare your future speech? List at least three things that you plan on working on. (To just practice is not a specific step exactly how will you practice?) a.
Video myself as I speak

b.

Memorise the script

c.

Get a person to listen while I practice my presentation.

13.

Describe, in detail, the areas you will improve your public speaking and exactly how you will improve. Include a variety of specific steps you will take to improve your public speaking skills.
I need to speak louder with an audience because it is strange to speak louder when the whole room is echoing my voice when I'm practicing my speech. Most of all, practice gestures