Westward Expansion Presentation Self Assesment

Did you stand up straight but stay relaxed?
I felt that I was reasonably relaxed, and did not slouch. I feel rather happy about that.

Did you pause for a moment before you began your speech?
I'm not sure if I did, but I sure hope so. I think I may have.

Did you look at your audience?
I made eye direct contact with almost everyone. I feel that I made to much contact with the right side of the room.


Did you let your facial expressions naturally reflect what you were saying?
I don't feel like I had much to express about, really. But I do feel like I use a lot of expression.


Did you use your hands?
I feel like I used to much hand gesturing. My arms were a flying windmill, really.


Did you speak loudly enough so that everyone could hear you?
I spoke loudly enough for everyone to hear. I think my voice undulated to much though.


Did you change your tone to show how you felt (upset, excited) about an idea or to emphasize a point?
I didn't have much of an emotional range to speak of. Wagons don't incite many emotions.


Was your speed of delivery too fast, too slow or just right?
I feel that at some points I was slow and others fast. For much of the presentation though, I was just right.


Did you practice your speech at home before giving it?
I did not practice at home. I did go over it in my mind a few times though.


What did you notice that you did well in your speech?
I Presented a lot of factual information. I felt I presented more than some others.


Describe one aspect of public speaking you will work to improve?
My fluctuating voice was a major problem. I need to have a more steady tone.