Self Evaluation 2

In the informative speech I feel like I achieved the purpose of my speech, which was to inform the audience of the destruction of coral reefs and what is being done about it. I felt more comfortable and confident during this speech, however I tend to get caught up discussing the issue and forget to site all of the sources I used. I was happy that I was able to stay on time during this speech. If I had it to do over again, I would bring a pointer so I wouldn't have to turn and point at the power point. I might also have tried to play with the powerpoint a little more and figure out how to have the pictures pop in one at a time, that way I wouldn't have to point either. Although it is technically  delivery issue, it goes into the preparation and organization of the speech as well. The one goal I have for improving the content in my next speech is to make better use of my sources. By incorporating the sources into my presentation more it will give more credibility to my topic. The one goal I have for my delivery next speech is to make better eye contact with the audience by turning around and pointing at my powerpoint presentation less. I think I can easily make this adjustment by purchasing a pointer or clicker to use with my presentation media. The thing that was specifically different this speech from my last speech was my timing. I split up my time among my main points so as to stay on time and have better flow overall. I think that was a good approach for me. The bad thing that was different this time was tuning away from the audience as I was trying to fully incorporate my slide show, which ended up detracting a bit from my delivery. I felt like I had a better connection to the audience in the las speech, however I felt like my content was better in this speech. Turning away from the audience, even though it was to point at specific photos that illustrated my point, was distracting. The improvement from my las speech as far as distractions go is I didn't fidget with my hands as much. I would rate my eye contact at about a 6. While I was facing the audience, I made good eye contact, however turning away from the audience to point at specific photos was not the best way to present the material. Overall I fell like I deserve a B on the informative speech. I did the research, put together what I think was a good powerpoint presentation, rehearsed, and stayed on time, however I verbally sited only two or three of my sources and I didn't have all the tools I should have had for my slide show. Overall I think this speech was more successful than my last speech. I think I am feeling more confident going in which helps tremendously.