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 ask a question to everyone. That question is about a bad situation that people who don't deserve clean water.
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?

Yes, I did. I told the audience that it is important to make a difference toward the world as we are all well-equipped.
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?

I think my speech is pretty much well-organized, especially this time!

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?

Yes, I used firstly, secondly, lastly, therefore and moreover.

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

I think my main points were all well explained. I mentioned my main points in the beginning of the speech.
6. Evaluate your conclusion. Did it connect seamlessly with the introduction and body? Did you give a clear sense of ending?

Yes, for this time, I love my conclusion the most! It is a inspiring and encouraging conclusion.
7. Evaluate your delivery. Were you loud enough/clear enough/energetic enough/varying your tone enough/connecting to your whole audience enough?

I think I was loud, clear, energetic enough. But I think I can do better for the tone next time.

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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?

Sometimes I gestured a number, sometimes is gestured a point show that here is important.
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.

Yes, I love my topic, therefore I spoke so enthusiastic! My eye contact is pretty well also. I kept looking at different zone randomly.
10. Evaluate the overall success of this speech. What grade (A-F) would you assign this presentation? Why?

Probably A- this time, because I practice a lot and I didn't even use my notecard, I well-memorized it, and I think I did fine this time.
11. Describe what you have learned from this speaking opportunity, and how you will use this information in the future.

This speech not only made me learn how to organize the speech, but also let me notice that people are suffering in the world, and they need help. From other classmates' speech I realized that all different heroes make a difference in other people's mind.
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.

A more detailed outline. I should covered more background .

b.

Do not touch my hair ever!

c.

I think it is better to smile more! So for the next speech, I'll make sure that I smile more often.

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.

Go to different websites to search more information about the topic. Make sure that nerviness won't make my hands grabbing shirt or touching hair kind of stuff. While practicing the gesture, I can try to practice how to smile as well.