The document provides guidance on how to effectively evaluate speeches in Toastmasters. It emphasizes that evaluations should be supportive, constructive, and focus on helping the speaker improve. Key points include:
- Evaluations should provide immediate feedback, supportive commentary, and helpful suggestions. They should recognize strengths and offer methods to solve difficulties.
- Evaluators should avoid criticism and focus on building the speaker's self-esteem. Praise strengths and correct flaws in a positive manner.
- When evaluating, use techniques like COD (Content, Organization, Delivery), POSE (Positive, Objectives, Suggestions, Encouraging), or GLOVE (Gestures, Language, Organization, Vocal Vari