WORKSHEET: Effective Listening Checklist

Answer yes or no to each question.

CONTENT
1. Was the goal of the speech clear? Yes ☐ No ☐
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2. Did the speaker have high-quality information? Yes ☐ No ☐
Why? Click here to enter text.
3. Did the speaker use a variety of sources? Yes ☐ No ☐
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4. Were visual aids appropriate and well used? Yes ☐ No ☐
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5. Did the speaker establish common ground and adapt the content to the audience’s interests, knowledge,
and attitudes? Yes ☐ No ☐
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ORGANIZATION
6. Did the introduction gain attention, create goodwill, set the tone, build credibility, and lead into the speech?
Yes ☐ No ☐
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7. Were the main points parallel, meaningful, and clearly stated in complete sentences? Yes ☐ No ☐
Why? Click here to enter text.
8. Did the transitions lead smoothly from one point to another? Yes ☐ No ☐
Why? Click here to enter text.
9. Did the conclusion tie the speech together, summarize main points, and end on a high note? Yes ☐ No ☐
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LANGUAGE
10. Was the language clear? Yes ☐ No ☐
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11. Was the language vivid? Yes ☐ No ☐
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12. Was the language emphatic? Yes ☐ No ☐
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13. Was the language appropriate? Yes ☐ No ☐
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DELIVERY
14. Did the speaker sound enthusiastic? Yes ☐ No ☐
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15. Did the speaker show sufficient vocal expressiveness? Yes ☐ No ☐
Why? Click here to enter text.
16. Was the presentation spontaneous? Yes ☐ No ☐
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17. Was the presentation fluent? Yes ☐ No ☐
Why? Click here to enter text.
18. Did the speaker make and maintain eye contact with the audience? Yes ☐ No ☐
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19. Were the pronunciation and articulation acceptable? Yes ☐ No ☐
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20. Did the speaker have good posture? Yes ☐ No ☐
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Answer the questions below. Your answers should be 2-3 paragraphs for each question. (Hint: Spellcheck
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here.)
21. What did Tiffany do well regarding intelligibility, conversational style, vocal variety, poise, eye contact, and
attire? What was less effective about the way Tiffany used her voice and her body during this speech?
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22. What did Tiffany do well regarding catching her audience’s attention and making her speech relevant to
them? Evaluate her use of language in her speech. What was effective and what was ineffective? Explain.
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