Intercultural
Dyad Presentation Self-Evaluation
(50 Points)
Objectives:
• Describe various behaviors you engage in when presenting.
• Analyze your experience when practicing particular behaviors.
• Recognize ways to improve presenting style.
• Acknowledge and reinforce positive behaviors while presenting.
Specific Requirements:
Watch your taped presentation. Write an essay using complete sentences and
correct grammar to answer all three questions thoroughly for each behavior
that you identify. (Your essay will feature a brief introduction; the body
will describe a total of five behaviors including three strengths and two
weaknesses, and a brief conclusion). Your essay should be 3 – 4 pages
in length, typed with a 12 point font and double-spaced. Your claims should
be well supported with descriptions of specific behaviors and textbook citations
to support your claims. (Delivery techniques are examined in Chapter 16.)
Part One: Good Behaviors - Identify three and answer questions A,
B and C for each
A. From your presentation, identify the specific behavior that marks a good
speaking presentation. Be sure to very clearly reference your presentation
and provide specific details of the behavior that you are identifying, i.e.
when behavior occurred.
B. Justify why this behavior is a good presentation skill based on arguments
provided by your text. Be sure to cite/credit your book when appropriate.
C. Evaluate your specific experiences with practicing the behavior. Do you
agree with what the authors say in the text in regard to the effectiveness
of the behavior or how it influenced you? Was your experience positive? How
did the audience react? Etc…
Part Two: Development Opportunities - Identify two and answer questions
A, B and C for each
A. From your speech, identify the specific behavior requiring significant
development by you as a speaker. Be sure to very clearly reference your presentation,
providing specific details of the behavior that you are identifying.
B. Justify why this behavior requires significant development based on arguments
provided by your text. Be sure to cite/credit your book when appropriate.
C. Evaluate your specific experiences with practicing the behavior. Do you
agree with what the authors say in the text regarding the negative impacts
of the behavior? Was your experience positive? How did the audience react?
Etc.