Introductions in this round were supposed to get attention and interest, reveal your topic and carefully unfold a "road map" for the rest of your speech by previewing the body.
| Note | SYMBOL KEY: |
Interpretation |
| ! = |
SUPERIOR |
Overall, your introduction worked very well and made us want to listen to your speech. |
| + = |
EFFECTIVE |
Overall, your introduction worked quite well and served the four important functions of getting attention, establishing credibility, revealing your topic and previewing the body. |
| + = |
PROBLEMATIC |
Your introduction basically worked, but could be improved. |
| – = |
DETRIMENTAL |
There were serious flaws in your introduction; check the notations for the rest of the "Introduction" section for more details. |
| SETUP |
SETTING UP | Approach setting up your speaking space with more confidence. If you got this note, you probably appeared distracted, befuddled or unfamiliar with equipment. This can give take away from your credibility. Be more familiar with the room and the equipment next time. |