This document discusses how to effectively evaluate speeches to motivate speakers. It recommends that evaluators provide immediate feedback, methods for improvement, and maintain self-esteem. When evaluating, the evaluator should talk while the speaker listens. Evaluators should discuss objectives and guidelines with the speaker beforehand, take notes during the speech, and choose words carefully during evaluations to promote self-esteem while offering suggestions. Honest evaluations should be upbeat, encouraging, and offer ways to improve.
2. Evaluations Benefit
Speakers by…
Providing immediate feedback
Offering methods for improvement
Building and maintaining self-esteem
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3. Evaluating by the
“Tell and Sell” Approach
When the evaluator talks…
…and the speaker listens!
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4. How to Evaluate Effectively
1. Before the speech, talk with the
speaker about:
• manual objectives
• evaluation guidelines
• any concerns
2. During the speech:
• show that you are interested
• put yourself in the position of the speaker
• take notes
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5. How to Evaluate Effectively
1. During your evaluation:
• choose your words carefully
• evaluate the speech, not the person
• promote self-esteem
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7. Closing
Connect to your opening statement.
Summarize your key points.
Give a personal story or example.
Encourage listeners to apply what
they heard and learned.
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