Peer Critique

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Writing

Asked: Apr 22nd, 2018

Question Description

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The critique should be based on the guidelines for grading. Comment on each category and without actually assigning a grade, provide specifics as to the presenter’s competency in each area.

Particularly in speeches 2, 3 and 4, the introduction is very important. Does the speaker get your attention? Don’t just say “yes,” but describe how they do so.

You are encouraged to include in the Peer Critique the purpose statement that you hear in the speech. Do the main points match the purpose? If you don’t hear a purpose, be sure to mention that in the critique.

Comments should be specific. Writing that “the introduction was good” says nothing. What made it ‘good’? Give clear examples.

What still needs work? No speech is ever perfect, so be sure to focus not just on what went well, but what still needs work.

Be sure to consider class notes when completing critiques. For example, when addressing a student’s presentation style and mechanics, think about what was discussed in class, such as volume, rate of speech, inflection, reading vs. presenting, and eye contact---just to name a few!!

Always record the time of the presenter’s speech. If the speech goes below or above the time requirement comment on why this may be (i.e. perhaps the speech was long because too much time was spent in the introduction, or maybe the speech is short because they only address 2 main points instead of three.

Comment on your ability to follow the speaker’s outline, even though you won’t be looking at it. Do you hear transitional sentence between each of the sections? Can you tell where the introduction ends and the next section begins?

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Speech #4 Grading Guidelines I. II. Attention Step a. Introduction of self/Identification of Topic b. Attention getter/establishment of ethos c. Relevance and justification to audience d. Statement of Purpose TOTAL /25 Need Step TOTAL /25 a. Appropriate Transition b. Relevant background that describes the NEED that exists in society c. Information based on facts, appropriate citations included d. Sufficient time spent in this section e. Continued connection to the audience throughout this section III. Satisfaction Step TOTAL /25 a. Appropriate transition b. Specific and detailed information---what does the organization do? c. Help the audience understand the importance of the work done here d. Sufficient time spent in this section e. Continued connection to the audience throughout this section IV. Visualization Step TOTAL /25 a. Appropriate transition b. Thorough description of positive impact of financial contributions c. Thorough description of negative impact of lack of funds d. Helps depict a clear image for the audience e. Sufficient time spent in this section f. Continued connection to the audience throughout this section V. Action Step a. Appropriate transition b. What are specific ways for college students to get involved? c. Mention of spreading the word/raising awareness d. Sufficient time spent in this section e. Strong closing words to re-establish importance of the cause f. Appropriate ending TOTAL /25 VI. Visual Aid a. Compelling visual aid b. Well timed and placed c. Helps strengthen belief in the organization TOTAL /20 VII. Presentation Style a. Approved topic within the assigned timeframe b. Adherence to speech-time guidelines c. Appropriate volume and rate of speech d. Professionalism e. Body Language and eye contact f. Conversational speaking style g. Poise, confidence and grammar TOTAL /35