Assignment: To give a 3-5 minute oral report to the class on the controversy (problem) surrounding your research subject. You should use at least one visual of your choice (In computer classroom, you should use PowerPoint).
Audience: Classmates and Instructor
Purpose: To research and begin to organize your material for a subsequent research report by presenting your findings to the class.
Evaluation: Classmates will evaluate each speaker and speech with a checklist. Instructor will compile and give ratings in the areas of unity, support, coherence, and presentation.
A good oral report will be competent in the following areas:
Unity
Explains subject of report and purpose
Narrows the subject appropriately for a short oral report
Stays on subject throughout report
Support
Develops the subject adequately
Uses vivid details, descriptions, examples, or comparisons to support your main idea
Uses effective visual(s).
Coherence
Arranges the presentation effectively
Keeps the audience aware of change from one idea to the next through use of transitions
Presentation
Maintains eye contact with audience
Uses acceptable standard English grammar and usage
Speaks clearly and loud enough for all to hear
Name of Speaker_______________________
Subject_______________________________
ORAL REPORT ON RESEARCH REPORT SUBJECT/PROBLEM
Evaluation Form
Part I: The Speaker
1. Shows knowledge of subject & problem(s) surrounding it; uses researched data, statistics, expert opinions, or personal experience.
1 2 3 4 5
weak knowledgeable
2. Establishes direction for written report.
1 2 3 4 5
unfocused clear
3. Shows interest in the subject.
1 2 3 4 5
uninterested interested
4. Speaks in an audible & expressive tone.
1 2 3 4 5
mumbles & stumbles monotonous loud and clear
5. Maintains eye contact with audience
1 2 3 4 5
poor effective
6. Shows self-confidence
1 2 3 4 5
nervous poised
7. Isn’t reliant on notes alone.
1 2 3 4 5
reads from notes only completely memorized
8. Uses correct grammar.
1 2 3 4 5
many grammatical mistakes perfect grammar
Part II: The Speech (circle the appropriate number: 1 = poor; 5 = superior):
A. The introduction is brief and attention-getting; gives subject for report.
1 2 3 4 5
B. The body of the speech is organized and easy to follow; gives appropriate amount of information.
1 2 3 4 5
C. The conclusion is brief, effective and gives a summary of the main points.
1 2 3 4 5
D. Use of visuals: enough, effective, appropriate, relevant
1 2 3 4 5
Part III: Your Final Reactions ( briefly complete the following statements)
1. The speaker’s main strengths were: .
2. The speaker needs to improve on: .