Demonstration Speech Assignment

  • You will demonstrate a process for the class. This means that you will show them how to do something.
  • You must write a detailed, step-by-step numbered list of instructions. Do not assume or skip anything. You must include every single step, so that someone could correctly follow the process based ONLY on your directions.
  • The speech must
  • Be 4-5 minutes in length
  • Have a typed list of instructions. This must be submitted on the first day of presentations to receive full credit.
  • Include
  • Introduction
  • Demonstration of a process
  • Conclusion
  • A visual aid which you will use to demonstrate the process for the class.
  • You may either present the demonstration in class or you may have someone record you completing the demonstration and play the video for the class.
  • If you decide to record a video, please keep in mind that you will be graded on effective speaking techniques (verbal and non-verbal delivery skills) as if you were speaking in class.
  • If you record a video, I must be able to see you in it (whole body--not just your hands, feet, etc.)

15 / 14/13 / 12 / 11 / 10 or fewer
Content / Abundance of material clearly related to topic; points clearly made; sound logic evident / Sufficient information related to topic; many good points but uneven balance; some logic evident / Great deal of information related to topic; little use of logic evident / Some information related to topic; little use of logic evident / Topic unclear or content is off topic; no evidence of logic presented
Coherence/
Organization / Topic is clearly stated; persuasive logic developed with support; high impact introduction; clear conclusion; flows together well; effective use of transitions / Most information presented in logical sequence; generally very well organized, but better transitions needed between ideas / Concept and ideas somewhat connected; few clear transitions; flow and organization choppy / Concept and ideas loosely connected; lacks clear transitions; flow and organization choppy / Presentation choppy and disjointed; does not flow at all; development of topic is vague; no apparent order of presentation
Non-Verbal Delivery Skills / Effective use of non-verbal skills (5) / Good use of non-verbal skills (4) / Fair use of non-verbal skills (3) / Poor use of non-verbal skills (2 or 1) / No evidence of non-verbal skills (0)
Verbal Delivery Skills / No grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; no vocalized pauses / Few (1-2) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; few vocalized pauses / Some (3-4) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; some vocalized pauses / Several (5-6) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; several vocalized pauses / Many (7+) grammar, articulation, pronunciation, or enunciation errors; many vocalized pauses
Visual Aid / Visual aid is clearly visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / Visual aid is mostly visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / Visual aid is somewhat visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / Visual aid is not visible, organized, colorful, eye-catching, neat, and topic-enhancing / No visual aid exists, or visual aid is irrelevant to presentation

Non-Verbal Skills Utilized:

  • Appearance
  • Eye Contact
  • Facial Expressions
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  • Effective Gestures
  • Good Posture

  • Deduction: Adherence to time (-2 points for every

30 seconds under) ______

  • Deduction: No typed, numbered instructions (-15)
  • Deduction: Preparedness (-8 points per day late)