Video Review Self-Assessment Sheet: Advocacy Assignment Two: Direct Examination Instructions 1.

Watch the video of your performance in the lab for both the ungraded and graded weeks of this exercise. If for some reason the video file is unavailable, corrupted or lost, work from memory. 2. Fill out this form (typewritten is best) and turn it in at the beginning of the next plenary session of class. If you are going to miss the plenary session for some reason, e-mail the completed form to me so I can include it in your file. Self-Assessment 1. Voice, Gestures Mannerisms and Body Language. a. What went well in this exercise?

b. What improvements did you make from the ungraded to the graded exercises?

c. What improvements or changes do you still need to make?

2. Exercise Evaluation Criteria. The evaluation criteria for the exercise are listed below. Comment about your performance in each of the areas. What worked well? What would you improve for next time? What improvements did you notice from the ungraded to the graded performances? a. Examination uses single-fact, non-leading questions.

b.

Use of effective transitional devices such as headlines, looping and coupling

c.

Effective & logical organization of direct examination

d.

Examination advances case theory

e.

Attorney listens to witness responses

f.

Witness takes center stage during examination

3. Significant Critique Comment. What was the single most important critique comment you received from your lab instructor? Why was it important, and how did it change your performance? Self-Grading Take a look at the Guide to Grading Advocacy Exercises posted on TWEN. Remember that the median for every section is 7.5 of 10 points. Based on your honest and objective review of the assignment memorandum, evaluation criteria, your video performances, and what you saw from your peers in the lab performances, give yourself a grade for this performance. My score is a _____________.