One of the best ways to improve your own public speaking skills is to observe and analyze other speakers. In this assignment, you will watch a recorded speech from a previous student while following along with the speaker’s outline.
Speech Analysis Assignment: Learning by Watching #1
- Due Sunday by 11:59pm
- Points 50
- Submitting a file upload
- Available Jun 1 at 12am - Jul 15 at 11:59pm
Purpose
One of the best ways to improve your own public speaking skills is to observe and analyze other speakers. In this assignment, you will watch a recorded speech from a previous student while following along with the speaker’s outline. This process will help you better understand how an outline translates into a live speech and how organization and delivery work together.
Instructions
- Review the Materials
- Watch the speech video provided here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YuHW8C8JL0Links to an external site.
- Open the speaker’s outline before you begin watching so you can follow along. Monroes Motivated Sequence Persuasive Speech Outline Student Example.docxDownload Monroes Motivated Sequence Persuasive Speech Outline Student Example.docx
- Watch the Speech
- Watch the speech at least once without stopping.
- On a second viewing, use the outline to track the speaker’s introduction, main points, transitions, and conclusion.
- Analyze the Speech
As you watch, pay attention to:- How clearly the speaker introduces the topic and purpose
- Whether the main points follow the order of the outline
- How transitions are used to move between points
- Moments where the speaker closely follows the outline and moments where they stray from it
- How delivery (eye contact, vocal variety, pacing, and confidence) supports the message
Written Analysis (1 Page)
Write a one-page analysis that includes:
- A brief summary of the speech topic and purpose
- An explanation of how the outline helped you understand the structure of the speech
- Specific examples of where the outline was clearly reflected in the speech
- One strength of the speaker’s organization or delivery
- One area where the speech could be improved
- One takeaway you can apply to your own speech preparation or delivery
Submission Guidelines
- Length: 1 full page (double-spaced)
- Submit your analysis as a document upload in Canvas
- Use complete sentences and clear organization
- Focus on constructive, respectful analysis
