Directions: Please indicate the degree to which each statement applies to you by marking

whether you: 1) Strongly Agree, 2) Agree, 3) Are Undecided, 4) Disagree, or 5) Strongly Disagree
with each statement. There are no right or wrong answers. Many of the statements are similar to
other statements. Do not be concerned about this. Work quickly, just record your first
impressions.
_____1. I dislike participating in group discussions.

_____2. Generally, I am comfortable while participating in a group discussion.

_____3. I am tense and nervous while participating in a group discussion.

_____4. I like to get involved in group discussions.

_____5. Engaging in a group discussion with new people makes me tense and nervous.

_____6. I am calm and relaxed while participating in group discussions.

_____7. Generally, I am nervous when I have to participate at a meeting.

_____8. Usually I am calm and relaxed when participating at meetings.

_____9. I am very calm and relaxed when I am called upon to express an opinion at a
meeting.

_____10. I am afraid to express myself at meetings.

_____11. Communicating at meetings usually makes me uncomfortable.

_____12. I am very relaxed when answering questions at a meeting.

_____13. While participating in a conversation with a new acquaintance, I feel very nervous.

_____14. I have no fear of speaking up in conversations.

_____15. Ordinarily, I am very tense and nervous in conversations.

_____16. Ordinarily, I am very calm and relaxed in conversations.

_____17. While conversing with a new acquaintance, I feel very relaxed.

_____18. I am afraid to speak up in conversations.

_____19. I have no fear of giving a speech.

_____20. Certain parts of my body feel very tense and rigid while giving a speech.

_____21. I feel relaxed while giving a speech.

_____22. My thoughts become confused and jumbled when I am giving a speech.

_____23. I face the prospect of giving a speech with confidence.

_____24. While giving a speech I get so nervous, I forget facts I really know.

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 Scoring Procedures
For
PRCA-24

Instructions: Use 18 as your base number. Add or subtract your

responses to questions (items) in parentheses.

Group = 18 + (2, 4, 6) – (1, 3, 5) = 6 – 30

Meeting= 18 + (8, 9, 12) – (7, 10, 11) = 6 – 30

Dyad= 18 + (14, 16, 17) – (13, 15, 18)= 6 – 30

Public Speaking= 18 + (19, 21, 23) – (20, 22, 24) = 6 – 30

Total = Group + Meeting + Dyad + Public Speaking = (24 –

120)

High CA = 80 and above

Medium (Normal) CA= 51-79
Low CA = 50 and below

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 Special Occasion Speech-The Speech of Introduction

Name ___________________________

Class Time ______________________

I. Introduction

A. Acknowledge the Audience & Occasion:

B. Attention Getter:

C. Thesis/Preview:

II. Body (Establish Speaker’s Credibility)

III. Conclusion

A. Cue/Review:

B. Welcome Speaker/Topic:

IV. Delivery

A. Eye contact _____ C. Enthusiasm/Vocal variety _____

B. Gestures _____ D. Time _____

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 Informative Speech Outline

I. Introduction
A. Attention getter:
1. Startling statistic or fact
2. Illustration
3. Quotation
4. Humor
5. References to historical event, recent event or occasion
6. Rhetorical question
7. Audience participation
8. Visual aids
B. Rapport: Create a common bond
C. Credibility:
1. Quote a credible source
2. Establish yourself as a credible source
D. Thesis/Preview:
1. Thesis: state the purpose of the speech
2. Preview: give an overview of the content of the speech

II. Body
A. Main point
1. Subpoint 1
2. Subpoint 2
a. Support for Subpoint 2
b. Support for Subpoint 2

Transition: Statement that smoothly moves you from main point to main point.

B. Main point

Note: Tailor the body of your speech to your specifications. The body may have as many points
and subpoints as you deem necessary.

III. Conclusion
A. Cue: Statement designed to let the audience know that you’re concluding
B. Review: Restate the major points of the speech
C. Memorable closing:
1. Statement, quotation or saying (humorous)
2. Statement referring to point(s) made earlier in the speech

Note: The conclusion should provide a sense of closure.

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 Informative Speech Critique

Name: __________ Total Score: _____________

( pts)
Date: __________
Topic: __________

I. Organization
A. Introduction ( points) __________ pts
1. Attention getter?
2. Rapport?
3. Credibility?
4. Thesis?
5. Preview?

B. Body (logical, rational organization) ( points) __________ pts

Main points

Transitions

C. Conclusion ( points) ___________ pts

1. Cue?
2. Review?
3. Memorable closing?

II. Content
A. Suitable informative topic: ( points) ___________ pts
Informative/Reflect audience analysis

B. Knowledge of topic: 3 sources ( points) __________ pts

1.

Delivery
A. Enthusiasm/Vocal variety ( pts) C. Eye contact ( pts)
______pts _____pts

B. Gestures/Nonverbal delivery ( pts) D. Time ( pts)

_____pts _____pts

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 Peer Evaluation

Name:
Date:
Peer’s Name

1. Thesis statement:

2. What were the main points of the speech?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

3. Were there at least 3 sources of support cited?

a.
b.
c.

4. Was the speech easy to follow? Why/Why Not?

5. Did the speaker use strong eye contact throughout the speech?

6. Did the speaker appear anxious/fearful? If not, why not?

7. Did the speaker talk loud enough?

8. Did the speaker appear to be in control of his/her gestures? If not, why not?

9. List 2 things you liked most about the presentation.

1.
2.

10. List at least 2 suggestions for improvement.

1.
2.

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 PERSUASIVE SPEECH OUTLINE

I. INTRODUCTION
A. Attention getter (Choose one of the following):
1. Startling statistic or fact
2. Illustration
3. Quotation
4. Humor
5. Reference to historical event
6. Reference to recent event
7. Reference to occasion
8. Rhetorical question

B. Rapport: Create a common bond

C. Credibility: Quote a credible source (author & title)

D. (Call-to-Action)/Preview:
1. Call-to-Action: State the purpose of the speech
2. Preview: Give an overview of the content of the speech

II. BODY (Choose an organizational pattern-refutation, problem/solution, cause/effect, or

motivated sequence)

A.

TRANSITION: Statement to smoothly move you from point to point.

B.

TRANSITION: Statement to smoothly move you from point to point.

C.

Note: Tailor the body of your speech to your specifications. The body may have as many points
and subpoints as you deem necessary.

III. CONCLUSION
A. Cue: Statement designed to let the audience know that you’re concluding
B. Call to Action: Final call for personal commitment and specific acts
C. Memorable closing:
1. Statement, quotation, or saying (humorous)
2. Statement referring to point(s) made earlier in the speech.

Note: The conclusion should provide a sense of closure.

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 Persuasive Speech Critique

Name: __________ Total Score: _____________

( points)
Date: __________
Topic: __________

I. Organization
A. Introduction ( points) __________ pts
1. Attention getter?
2. Rapport?
3. Credibility?
4. Thesis?
5. Preview?

B. Body (logical, rational organization) ( points) __________ pts

Main points

Transitions

C. Conclusion ( points) ___________ pts

1. Cue?
2. Review?
3. Memorable closing?

II. Content
A. Suitable persuasive topic: ( points) ___________ pts
B. Visual aid: ( points)
C. Knowledge of topic: 3 sources ( points) ___________ pts
1.
2.
3.

Delivery
A. Enthusiasm/Vocal variety ( pts) C. Eye contact ( pts)
______pts _____pts

B. Gestures/Nonverbal delivery ( pts) D. Time ( pts)

_____pts _____pts

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 Peer Evaluation

Name:
Date:
Peer’s Name

1. Thesis statement:

2. What were the main points of the speech?

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.

3. Were there at least 3 sources of support cited?

a.
b.
c.

4. Was the speech easy to follow? Why/Why Not?

5. Did the speaker use strong eye contact throughout the speech?

6. Did the speaker appear anxious/fearful? If not, why not?

7. Did the speaker talk loud enough?

8. Did the speaker appear to be in control of his/her gestures? If not, why not?

9. List 2 things you liked most about the presentation.

1.
2.

10. List at least 2 suggestions for improvement.

1.
2.

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 PROFESSIONAL DIALECT DRILL (Nonsense Sentences)

NAME: _______________________

Instructions: Each error will result in a 1 point deduction from 50 points.

Three mischievous Italian guests performed an obligatory Mozart sonata. They

couldn't escape Mrs. Oil unless they wanted a similar schism in the Illinois

government. With their accessories, the candidates presented posthumous

crystal awards, comparable to those described in a library pamphlet. Any

specific gesture often created a genuine response from the rural juvenile. The

members of the cavalry stopped long enough to eat an oyster, a salmon, and an

almond from the chest of drawers; to drink some water, which was probably

left from the lamentable deluge; and to get a medicinal chassis worth five cents.

The athlete finds strength in the idea that zoology isn't comparable to superfluous

experiments. The perspiration was indicative of physical exertion. The length of

time the realtor showed the facade discouraged the buyer, who evidently stated,

irrevocably, that he wouldn't entertain Baptists or Methodists in a house with no

chimney. Our university often formulates theories stimulating men to think of

studying history, literature, statistics, adjectives, sentences, diphthongs, giblets,

detergents, and theatres. Can you walk and touch your forehead while you use

your larynx? Just ask for a picture of the furniture that you find preferable.

Dismiss any irrelevant interpretations at the time they're mentioned. When could

the men receive a comparable honor?

TOTAL POINTS: _____________

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 Student Information Sheet

Name:___________________________________

Class Time:_______________________________

Local phone:______________________________

E-mail:___________________________________

Classification:_____________________________

Major:____________________________________

Possible Speech Topics

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