How to assess a presentation? This presentation shows 16 factors which can help you evaluate the speaker, the delivery and the speech itself.

1. PEER
ASSESSMENT
OVERVIEW OF 16 FACTORS
FOR ASSESSING PRESENTATIONS
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2. PEER ASSESSMENT
VOICE
• Can you hear everything laud and clear?
• Is the speaker calm and composed?
• Does it show any signs of nervousness?
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3. PEER ASSESSMENT
PACE
• Is the pace of the speech natural?
• Is the pace balanced and varied?
• Does the speaker use pace purposefully?
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4. PEER ASSESSMENT
FLUENCY
• Is the speaker fluent?
• Does the speaker have enough control over their language?
• Are there any mistakes that might hinder communication?
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5. PEER ASSESSMENT
INFLECTION
• Is the inflection varied and pleasant?
• Does the speaker use inflection to support their message?
• Is inflection used purposefully or spontaneously?
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6. PEER ASSESSMENT
CHARISMA
• Is the speaker enthusiastic and charismatic?
• Is the speech powerful and impactful?
• Does the speaker show personal attachment to the topic?
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7. PEER ASSESSMENT
EYE CONTACT
• Is the speaker note-bound or rather speaks to the audience?
• Is the eye contact natural and non-obtrusive?
• Is the speaker using eye contact purposefully?

8. PEER ASSESSMENT
BODY LANGUAGE
• Is the speaker’s stance confident, upright and natural?
• Does the speaker use gestures to support their message?
• Are the gestures purposeful?
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9. PEER ASSESSMENT
RELEVANCE
• Is the content relevant, interesting and engaging?
• Does the speaker focus on the value for the audience?
• Is it clear how the audience can benefit from the presentation?
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10. PEER ASSESSMENT
STRUCTURE
• Is the speech clearly structured?
• Does the speaker make clear what their line of thinking is?
• Is the roadmap of the speech clear at all times?
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11. PEER ASSESSMENT
ARGUMENT
• Are there enough arguments to support the message?
• Are the arguments complemented with examples or data?
• Are the arguments relevant and to the point?
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12. PEER ASSESSMENT
TIMING
• Is the timing accurate and appropriate?
• Does the speaker have control over the timing?
• Is the speech divided in clear time-chunks?
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13. PEER ASSESSMENT
RHETORIC
• Does the speaker make good use of rhetorical devices and tools?
• Are these devices used purposefully?
• Does the speaker use imagery to deliver a more impactful speech?
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14. PEER ASSESSMENT
VISUAL AIDS
• Are there any visual aids used in the speech?
• Are these aids relevant and to the point?
• Does the speaker make clear what the purpose of the visual aids is?
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15. PEER ASSESSMENT
CALLTO ACTION
• Is there a clear call to action at the end?
• Is it clear what the speaker want us to do?
• Is the speaker persuasive and confident at that stage?
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16. PEER ASSESSMENT
TAKE AWAY
• What’s your personal benefit from this presentation?
• Was there anything in the speech you can relate to?
• Has the speaker managed “sell” you anything new?
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17. PEER ASSESSMENT
GUT FEELING
• How do you feel about this presentation?
• What does your gut feeling tell you about the delivery?
• Has the speech appealed to you in general?
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