do a critical analysis of no more than Seven hundred (700) words from a public speaking perspective. In your analysis, endeavor to address both public speaking and speech writing elements

Question

Reviewing Video: The Mood-Boosting Power of Crying, Kathy Mendias.

Your evaluation should include the following considerations;

[ ] Evidence of appropriate planning

[ ] Evidence of practice/familiarity with the material. [ ] Evidence of Clarity (structure & sign posting)

[ ] Level of engagement with your audience.

[ ] Body language (gestures, stance, facial expression, use of stage) [ ] Vocal variety (pitch, tone, pace)

[ ] Style (use of humor, storytelling, illustration, analogy) [ ] Appropriate use of multimedia (color, font etc.)

[ ] Appropriateness of topic

[ ] Evidence of knowledge re the audience. [ ] Evidence of aims or objectives.

[ ] Evidence of Clarity & Structure (Introduction, body, conclusion, transitions etc)

[ ] Evidence of research/ information gathering [ ] Evidence of one clear message.

[ ] Evidence of sub-point

[ ] What improvements if any were needed to enhance the effectiveness of the presentation?

Answer 1

Regardless of subject matter, my four-step, Who-What-Why-How formula recommends that we first craft a Communications Strategy, starting with WHO exactly is our audience? Next, WHAT exactly do we want to say? WHY exactly do we want to say that? And HOW exactly do we want to say it? Feel free to contact me if you want help applying this formula to your own public-speaking challenge! ... Michael