For this assignment you are to choose one speech to evaluate from the following TED Talks:
https://www.ted.com/talks/rita_pierson_every_kid_needs_a_champion?language=en
- You will write a one-page evaluation (double-spaced).
- You may choose to evaluate 4-8 of the following categories listed below.
Categories:
Organization: transitions, introductions, conclusions
Main points: made sense, supported central idea
Ethics and Audience Analysis
Supporting Material: evidence/research
Visual Aids
Dynamics: extemporaneous, enthusiastic & engaging
Vocal Delivery: rate, volume, pitch, vocal variety
Body and Facial Qualities: gestures, posture, eye contact, facial expressions - Please provide detail as to why you believe the category was strong or in need of improvement. You can use
your textbook as a guide to further understand the categories above.