MCN

MCN Group Members:

Akshay Singh (H17003) Gopikrishnan (H17020) Nikhil Ajgaonkar (H17031)
Shashwat Dixit (H17044) Siddhant Shekhar (H17048) Srikrishna B (H17054)

Speech Checklist
Topic
Is the Topic chosen appropriate? Y/N
Is it relevant to the audience? Y/N
Is it Unique/ Interesting? Y/N
Is it focused enough to fit the time limit? Y/N

Matter - Substance
Purpose
Does the purpose match the audiences expectations? Y/N
Is the purpose clearly and concisely communicated? Y/N
Is it narrowed down to a single idea? Y/N
Does the purpose match the expectations of the assignment? Y/N
Thesis
Is the thesis clearly defined? Y/N
Is the thesis coherent? Y/N
Is the thesis internally consistent? Y/N
Content
Does the content engage the audience? Y/N
Is the information given relevant/ appropriate to the audience? Y/N
Were stories/ analogies etc used to illustrate points? Y/N
Did the speech have the right amount of details? Y/N
Organization
Were the main points highlighted enough? Y/N
Was there a memorable catchphrase? Y/N
Were the main points well-connected to each other? Y/N
Were the transitions between points smooth? Y/N
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Matter Style
Writing Techniques
Does the speech have an iconic or rocking phrase? Y/N
Was there a story or illustrative example in the speech? Y/N
Was the story relevant, thought provoking or moving? Y/N
Were there any other hooks or techniques used in the speech? Y/N
Were techniques and hooks used effectively to build interest? Y/N

Manner
Language
Were all new terms explained? Y/N
Were ideas connected to previously discussed or popularly known ideas? Y/N
Were the descriptions appropriate to the information? Y/N
Body Language
Was the speaker comfortable while speaking? Y/N
Was the speakers body language open and inviting? Y/N
Did the speaker use appropriate gestures to emphasize points? Y/N
Did the speaker shift on his feet? Y/N

Method
Introduction
Was there an effective hook at the beginning? Y/N
Was the relevance of the topic explained? Y/N
Was the topic clearly communicated to the audience at the beginning? Y/N
Were the main points previewed? Y/N
Body
Were the main points complete and coherent? Y/N
Did the main points contribute to the thesis? Y/N
Were the main points memorable and concise? Y/N
Were all the main points supported with relevant information? Y/N
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Conclusion
Did the conclusion summarize the main points? Y/N
Did it agree with/ enforce the thesis? Y/N
Is the final statement memorable? Y/N