Successful speeches are well supported, cleverly crafted and organized as well as forcefully delivered.
| Note | Symbol Key: | Interpretation |
| ! = |
SUPERIOR |
Your speech worked very well! It had a strong organizational method and very well delivered. We had no problem following along; you were a very good tour guide to the ideas in your speech. There was a good balance of need, plan, and practicality. You were persuasive and your purpose was important. |
| + = |
EFFECTIVE |
This was a solid speech with clear introduction, body and conclusion. It was effectively delivered so that we could easily follow along. The topic was good and the policy clear. Delivery worked well in winning hearts and minds. |
| + = |
PROBLEMATIC |
Some elements of making a giving a speech were sound except where noted by the (+) and (-) symbols elsewhere on the evaluation form. |
| – = |
DETRIMENTAL |
Unfortunately, your speech did not work very well. Stronger organization, clearer transitions, more careful phrasing of main points are needed. A more conversational extemporaneous style of delivery needed with greater vocal variety and confidence and a stronger connection with your audience. |