Due Week 11 and worth 15 points

The purpose of the critique is to help the presenter improve the slide preparation and presentation technique and to give the student evaluator additional perspectives into delivering presentations. Evaluators should make note of aspects of the visual and vocal presentation that facilitated professional communication as well as aspects that interfered with communication.

The evaluation includes written comments regarding each of the evaluation criteria. The purpose of this section is to help the presenter improve his / her future presentations. Evaluators should make note of both positive aspects as well as aspects that could have been improved. 

All comments should be constructive and professional; harsh, derogatory, or mean-spirited comments are unacceptable. Give specific comments, cite examples, and make specific recommendations. 

Use the following criteria for each speaker’s critique: 

Critique and rate the speaker’s use of vocal variety, vocal fillers, and jargon or slang.
Critique and rate the speaker’s introduction. 
Critique and rate the content of the speaker’s presentation.
Critique and rate the speaker’s use of visuals.
Critique and rate the speaker’s use of technology. 

Note: Critiques performed by students will not be used to assign a grade for the presentation, so be both completely honest and respectful when providing a critique. Each criterion should be rated on a scale of 5 (excellent) through 1 (poor).

The specific course learning outcomes associated with this assignment are:

Assess strengths and weaknesses in the student’s own oral communication and in the oral communication of others.
Analyze verbal and nonverbal techniques that enhance oral communication within a business and / or professional context.
Write clearly and concisely using proper writing mechanics.

Grading for this assignment will be based on answer quality, logic/organization of the paper, and language and writing skills, using the following rubric.

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