1. Content:
* Clarity: Is your message clear and easy to understand?
* Relevance: Is the information relevant to your audience and purpose?
* Organization: Is the speech well-structured with a clear beginning, middle, and end?
* Supporting Material: Do you have enough compelling evidence, examples, and stories to support your points?
* Balance: Are you giving equal weight to all sides of your argument (if appropriate)?
2. Delivery:
* Pace: Are you speaking at a comfortable and engaging pace?
* Volume: Can everyone in the audience hear you clearly?
* Pronunciation: Are you pronouncing words correctly?
* Enthusiasm: Are you showing passion for your subject?
* Eye Contact: Are you making eye contact with your audience, engaging them?
3. Body Language:
* Posture: Are you standing tall and confident?
* Gestures: Are your hand movements natural and purposeful?
* Facial Expressions: Are you using your face to convey emotions and connect with the audience?
4. Visual Aids:
* Relevance: Are your visuals directly supporting your message?
* Clarity: Are they easy to see and understand?
* Minimalism: Are they not distracting or overwhelming?
5. Timing:
* Length: Is your speech the right length for the occasion?
* Pacing: Are you keeping the speech moving at a good pace?
* Transitions: Are you using transitions smoothly to move from one point to the next?
6. Practice Environment:
* Simulate the real setting: Practice in a similar environment to where you will deliver the speech.
* Record yourself: Listen to your speech and identify areas for improvement.
* Get feedback: Ask someone you trust to listen to your speech and give you constructive criticism.