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Learn how to give effective evaluations and receive feedback to improve your public speaking skills. Discover the key elements of a good evaluation, including content and delivery. Master the art of delivering constructive criticism and motivating speakers. Visit the Newport Center Toastmasters Club 231 website for more information.
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Evaluations Simplified • Public Speaking is not Natural • It Takes Practice • It Takes Feedback (The Evaluation)
Audience Survey A poll of the audience found the following • 45% said they were good listeners • 5% said they were good impromptu speakers • 33% said they were effective evaluators • 100% said they liked constructive criticism • 98% said they liked to be motivated An effective evaluator is a good listener and a good impromptu speaker.
Evaluations Simplified • An evaluation is • An Impromptu Speech • Your Personal Opinion • Your Honest Reaction • Best delivered with care • Two elements – Content & Delivery (Style)
The Focus of an Evaluation • Content [Part One] • Effectiveness • Originality – Interesting • Audience Reaction • Development • Opening – Body – Close • Preparation • Knowledge • Organization • Use of Visual Aids • Rehearsal
The Focus of an Evaluation • Delivery (Style) [Part Two] • Body Language • Gestures – Eye Contact • Voice • Volume & Clarity • Variety & Pitch • Language • Correctness – Appropriateness • Manner • Confidence – Sincerity – Enthusiasm
Evaluation Technique • Delivering Constructive Criticism Effectively • PIP Praise/Improvement/Praise • Or Good News/Bad News/Good News • Sometimes called the ‘sandwich approach’ • ‘Could Improves’ wrapped in ‘Well Dones’ Well Done Those parts Could Improve [Limit to 2 or 3] Well Done
Do Be Constructive Motivate Be Alert – Listen Be Positive Use a Checklist Don’t Whitewash Patronize Demoralize Get lost discussing the topic Evaluation Do’s/Don’ts
Effective Evaluations • Wrap-Up • Be Enthusiastic • Keep it Simple and Direct • Ask for Feedback Public Speaking is not Natural • It Takes Practice • It Takes Feedback (The Evaluation)
For More Information • Go to the WEB site for • Newport Center Toastmasters Club 231 F www.newportcentertoastmasters.org See Documents.