Oral Competency Evaluation Form
Performance Rating: 1 = unsatisfactory, 2 = marginal, 3 = competent.
SPEECH TOPIC:
TARGET AUDIENCE:
TIME:
Primary Competencies
(High competency in ALL 3 required to pass exam)
_____ INVENTION – Provides appropriate supporting material based on the audience, occasion, and purpose.
Minimum of 4 Different “Verbally Cited” Sources including: Author / Title / Source / Date? Well Developed Argument? Persuasive?
Comments:
_____ ORGANIZATION – Uses an organizational pattern appropriate to topic, audience, and purpose.
Intro / Body / Conclusion – recognizable Organizational Pattern? Transitions between Main Points? Within Time Limit (7-9 minutes)?
Comments:
_____ DELIVERY – Extemporaneous. Uses vocal variety in rate, pitch, and intensity to heighten and maintain interest. Uses pronunciation, grammar, and articulation appropriate to the designated audience. Uses physical behaviors that support the verbal message.
Extemporaneous? Good Eye Contact? Vocal Variety? Fluency (Limited vocal fillers, “um’s”)? Hand Gestures? Body Movement?
Comments:
_____ TOTAL (9 points possible; 8 points minimum for passing performance.)
Secondary Competencies
(Adequate competency in ALL 3 required to pass exam)
_____ TOPIC – Chooses and narrows a topic appropriately for the audience and occasion.
Adapted to Target Audience?
Comments:
_____ THESIS – Communicates the thesis/specific purpose in a manner appropriate for audience and occasion.
Stated Thesis clearly in Introduction?
Comments:
_____ LANGUAGE – Uses language that is appropriate to the audience, occasion, and purpose.
Engaging / Vivid language? Use of Examples? Inclusive of multiple viewpoints?
Comments:
_____ TOTAL (9 points possible; 6 points minimum for passing performance.)
OUTLINE
Thesis sentence labeled, complete sentences, recognizable organizational structure, accurate use of MLA outline notation, and annotated bibliography.
☐ ACCEPTABLE
☐ UNACCEPTABLE
RESULTS
☐ COMPETENCY
☐ PROVISIONAL COMPETENCY (rewrite & resubmit outline within 7 days of exam)
☐ COMPETENCY NOT MET