Assignment:
Project
Improving Your Speech Delivery Project
Assignment includes two parts:
Part 1
Write a two-minute speech on any topic that is important to you. Present your speech to an audience of one or more persons via video or in person. To record and upload the video of the speech to YouTube, use the instructions found here. The instructions explain how to obtain a link to your video on YouTube.
Have your audience use the following evaluation questions to evaluate your delivery, and personally answer all the same questions for your self-evaluation.
1. Did I use an extemporaneous delivery style?
2. Did I use appropriate notes but not read or memorize my speech?
3. Did I establish eye contact with my audience before I began my speech?
4. Did I maintain eye contact during my speech?
5. Did I use gestures in a natural way?
6. Did I have an appropriate posture?
7. Did I have an appropriate facial expression?
8. Did I vary my facial expression?
9. Did I speak loud enough to be heard clearly?
10. Did I speak with vocal variety?
In the reflection statement, include a link to your YouTube video.
Part 2
Write a paper about the experience, which should be a minimum of three pages in length. Discuss what aspects of assignment you found helpful for your future career. Mention some strategies you can use to improve your speech-making abilities.
Your paper should include the items below.
1. Include a link to the YouTube video of your speech.
2. Write a reflection that examines the responses to the evaluation from both you and your audience in light of what your textbook says about presentations.
3. Write a conclusion with a reflection on what you can do to improve your presentation skills.
4. Include a transcript of your speech at the end of your paper.
Your paper should be three pages minimum in length