Self Evaluation #2

    I think I achieved the purpose of my speech very well.  My main points were clear, and I got my point across.  I felt comfortable during the speech because I know the topic off hand.  If I had to do it over again there are a few things I would.  First I would do a bit more research to add more facts because I found that my speech ended up being too short.  I also would of added another visual to make the history more clear, such as using power point.  

   One goal that I have for improving the content of my next speech is to have more facts especially since the length of the speech needs to be much longer than the last two.  One goal I have for improving the delivery of my next speech is to take some tips from chapter eleven on adding a video clip, or using a different type visual besides PowerPoint, since it is a bit over used. The things that were good compared to my last presentation was my eye contact.  I tried to look at the audience a lot more, and read less off of my note cards.  I tried to concentrate on that while giving my speech.  I also had to body language compared to last time.  The bad things I did while presenting this time compared to last was that I did not meet the minimum requirement on time.  I also feel as though I had a better visual last time than this presentation. 

   I tried not to do anything distracting while giving my speech because I know I did last time. During the last speech I was crossing my legs, and holding the note cards to close to my face, causing a distraction.  I tried to remember the tips for improvement during the duration of my speech.  I think I did improve on not being distracting.  I would give myself a 7 on a scale of one to ten on eye contact.  I say this because I really tried look at the audience, and glance around the room as much as possible.  On a scale of A to F I would give myself a C, this is because I was clear and organized, with good body language, and eye contact, but I did not meet the minimum requirement on time.  I only mentioned a source citation one time during my speech.  Now that I think I meant to mention it twice, but I forgot about the last one.  

   Comparing this speech to the last one I do not think I did better this time.  I thought I would since I knew the topic very well, and a lot off the top of my head, also because its the second speech, and had some practice.  I did do better in some areas so such as eye contact, and body language.   I think for the next speech I am going to highlight important points such as citations , so I don't forget them.  Now if I can just put it all together, eye contact, body language, and the right amount of time.