Course:
TM 602 - Evaluating the Speaker

Course Description:
The course focuses on the attributes of an effective evaluation. Topics to be
explained and discussed include: How to prepare for an evaluation; listening
and observing; and giving the 2-3 minute evaluation.

Length:  55 minutes

Target Audience:
Open to All Toastmasters

Course Objectives & Goals:
At the conclusion of the course all participants will: 
 a. understand the relationship between the speaker and the evaluator;
 b. know the required steps to prepare for an effective evaluation; 
 c. know how to acquire, practice, and refine their listening skills; and
 d. be able to deliver an effective evaluation.


Instructional Format:
A Model Speech followed by Group participation and Discussion. 

Topics Outline:
Prepare for the Evaluation
 Know the Goals of the Speech
 Read the Objectives as Stated in the Manual
 Meet with the speaker, if possible, to    discuss special items to be
evaluated

Listen and Observe

Giving the Evaluation
 Re-state the Objectives
 How did the speaker meet the objectives?
 How did you react ?
 Things that worked - and should be 
  repeated in future speeches.
 Things that didn't work - and should be 
  avoided in future speeches
 Items that need improvement
 Advice as to "How" to improve.
 Do it all in 2 1/2 minutes!

Pitfalls and Pratfalls
 The Whitewash
 The lethal surgery or massacre
 Reading from the manual page
 Running on and on and on ...
 Saying nothing notable.