Technically Speaking
© Margaret Newman-Nowicka and Studentlitteratur 2003
Feedback Forms
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Technically Speaking
© Margaret Newman-Nowicka and Studentlitteratur 2003
Feedback form 1, Problem–solution talk
To the person giving the talk: Print out this form and fill in the
four blanks below. Then make copies of the form and hand
them out to your classmates and teacher before giving the talk.
1. Name of the person giving the talk: ........................................
2. Topic of the talk: .........................................................................
3. Intended audience:.....................................................................
4. Purpose(s): ..................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
Relevance
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended audience.
Yes, very relevant for the audience
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended purpose.
Yes, very relevant for the purpose
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
Accuracy
There were no contradictions in factual information or concepts. Numbers were correct in speech and in figures. Figures
were labelled correctly.
Highly accurate
5
4
There were inaccuracies
3
2
1
Time was used well
The full time was used. Time was not wasted with information
and ideas that were obvious to the intended audience or
unnecessary or searching for the right words because of lack
of preparation.
Time was used very well
5
4
No, not at all well
3
2
1
2
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Ease of listening
The speaker spoke loudly enough, and not too quickly or
slowly.
Very easy to listen to
5
4
No, not at all easy
3
2
1
Comment (circle one or more): too quiet, too fast, too slow
Time permitting, the audience can also fill in the more detailed
evaluation form below:
Organisation
Was it easy to follow the organisation?
The introduction prepared the audience well.
(It was clear what main topics would be covered. Their relevance to the audience was clear. Background was given when
necessary. It awakened interest.)
Yes, very well
5
No, not at all well
4
3
2
1
The description of the problem was clear.
Yes, very clear
5
No, not at all clear
4
3
2
1
The description of the solution was clear.
Yes, very clear
5
No, not at all clear
4
3
2
1
The visual aids were clear and helpful in understanding the
problem and its solution.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
The evaluation was clear and helpful in understanding the
relevance of the problem and solution?
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
3
Technically Speaking
© Margaret Newman-Nowicka and Studentlitteratur 2003
Feedback form 2, Talk defining a term
To the person giving the talk: Print out this form and fill in the
four blanks below. Then make copies of the form and hand
them out to your classmates and teacher before giving the talk.
1. Name of the person giving the talk: ........................................
2. Topic of the talk: .........................................................................
3. Intended audience:.....................................................................
4. Purpose(s): ..................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
Relevance
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended audience.
Yes, very relevant for the audience
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended purpose.
Yes, very relevant for the purpose
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
Accuracy
There were no contradictions in factual information or concepts. Numbers were correct in speech and in figures. Figures
were labelled correctly.
Highly accurate
5
4
There were inaccuracies
3
2
1
Time was used well
The full time was used. Time was not wasted with information
and ideas that were unnecessary or obvious for the intended
audience or searching for the right words because of lack of
preparation.
Time was used very well
5
4
No, not at all well
3
2
1
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Ease of listening
The speaker spoke loudly enough, and not too quickly or
slowly.
Very easy to listen to
5
4
No, not at all easy
3
2
1
Comment (circle one or more): too quiet, too fast, too slow
Time permitting, the audience can also fill in the more detailed
evaluation form below:
Organisation
Was it easy to follow the organisation?
The introduction prepared the audience well.
(It was clear what main topics would be covered. Their relevance to the audience was clear. Background was given when
necessary. The introduction awakened interest.)
Yes, very well
5
No, not at all well
4
3
2
1
The expansions helped the intended audience understand
the meaning and relevance of the term.
Yes, very much
5
4
No, not at all
3
2
1
(Which expansions were particularly helpful?
.............................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
The Definition by Class and Differentiation was clear.
Yes, very clear
5
No, not at all clear
4
3
2
1
The visual aids were clear and helpful in understanding the
term.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
5
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The parts of the talk (Introduction, expansion, definition by
Class and Differentiation, visual aids) were clearly related to
each other.
Yes, very clearly
1
2
No, not at all clearly
3
4
5
The conclusion was clear and helpful in understanding the
relevance of the term.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
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© Margaret Newman-Nowicka and Studentlitteratur 2003
Feedback form 3, Physical–functional
description talk
To the person giving the talk: Print out this form and fill in the
four blanks below. Then make copies of the form and hand
them out to your classmates and teacher before giving the talk.
1. Name of the person giving the talk: ........................................
2. Topic of the talk: .........................................................................
3. Intended audience:.....................................................................
4. Purpose(s): ..................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
Relevance
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended audience.
Yes, very relevant for the audience
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended purpose.
Yes, very relevant for the purpose
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
Accuracy
There were no contradictions in factual information or concepts. Numbers were correct in speech and in figures. Figures
were labelled correctly.
Highly accurate
5
4
There were inaccuracies
3
2
1
Time was used well
The full time was used. Time was not wasted with information
and ideas that were unnecessary or obvious for the intended
audience or searching for the right words because of lack of
preparation.
Time was used very well
5
4
No, not at all well
3
2
1
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Ease of listening
The speaker spoke loudly enough, and not too quickly or
slowly.
Very easy to listen to
5
4
No, not at all easy
3
2
1
Comment (circle one or more): too quiet, too fast, too slow
Time permitting, the audience can also fill in the more detailed
evaluation form below:
Organisation
Was it easy to follow the organisation?
The overview prepared the audience well.
(It was clear what main topics would be covered. Their relevance to the audience was clear. Background was given when
necessary. The introduction awakened interest.)
Yes, very well
5
No, not at all well
4
3
2
1
The division into main parts helped to understand the use
and relevance of the device.
Yes, very much
5
4
No, not at all
3
2
1
The Description of Details was clear and easy to follow.
Yes, very clear and easy
5
4
No, not at all clear or easy
3
2
1
The visual aids were clear and helpful in understanding the
device.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
The conclusion was clear and helpful in understanding the
relevance of the device.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
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Feedback form 4, Description of a process
To the person giving the talk: Print out this form and fill in the
four blanks below. Then make copies of the form and hand
them out to your classmates and teacher before giving the talk.
1. Name of the person giving the talk: ........................................
2. Topic of the talk: .........................................................................
3. Intended audience:.....................................................................
4. Purpose(s): ..................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
Relevance
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended audience.
Yes, very relevant for the audience
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended purpose.
Yes, very relevant for the purpose
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
Accuracy
There were no contradictions in factual information or concepts. Numbers were correct in speech and in figures. Figures
were labelled correctly.
Highly accurate
5
4
There were inaccuracies
3
2
1
Time was used well
The full time was used. Time was not wasted with information
and ideas that were unnecessary or obvious for the intended
audience or searching for the right words because of lack of
preparation.
Time was used very well
5
4
No, not at all well
3
2
1
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Ease of listening
The speaker spoke loudly enough, and not too quickly or
slowly.
Very easy to listen to
5
4
No, not at all easy
3
2
1
Comment (circle one or more): too quiet, too fast, too slow
Time permitting, the audience can also fill in the more detailed
evaluation form below:
Organisation
It was easy to follow the organisation.
The overview prepared the audience well.
(It was clear what main topics would be covered. Their relevance to the audience was clear. Background was given when
necessary. The introduction awakened interest.)
Yes, very well
5
No, not at all well
4
3
2
1
The division into main steps helped prepare the audience to
understand the process.
Yes, very much
5
4
No, not at all
3
2
1
The Description of Details and chain of causes was clear
and easy to follow.
Yes, very clear
5
No, not at all clear
4
3
2
1
The visual aids were clear and helpful in understanding the
process.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
The conclusion was clear and helpful in understanding the
relevance of the process.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
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© Margaret Newman-Nowicka and Studentlitteratur 2003
Feedback form 5, Final talk
To the person giving the talk: Print out this form and fill in the
four blanks below. Then make copies of the form and hand
them out to your classmates and teacher before giving the talk.
1. Name of the person giving the talk: ........................................
2. Topic of the talk: .........................................................................
3. Intended audience:.....................................................................
4. Purpose(s): ..................................................................................
.............................................................................................................
Relevance
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended audience.
Yes, very relevant for the audience
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
The right amount and kind of information was given for the
intended purpose.
Yes, very relevant for the purpose
5
4
3
No, not at all relevant
2
1
Accuracy
There were no contradictions in factual information or concepts. Numbers were correct in speech and in figures. Figures
were labelled correctly.
Highly accurate
5
4
There were inaccuracies
3
2
1
Time was used well
The full time was used. Time was not wasted with information
and ideas that were unnecessary or obvious for the intended
audience or searching for the right words because of lack of
preparation.
5
4
3
2
1
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Technically Speaking
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Ease of listening
The speaker spoke loudly enough, and not too quickly or
slowly.
Very easy to listen to
5
4
No, not at all easy
3
2
1
Comment (circle one or more): too quiet, too fast, too slow
Time permitting, the audience can also fill in the more detailed
evaluation form below:
Organisation
It was easy to follow the organisation.
The Introduction prepared the audience well.
(It was clear what main topics would be covered. Their relevance to the audience was clear. Background was given when
necessary. The introduction awakened interest.)
Yes, very well
5
No, not at all well
4
3
2
1
The Main Ideas created a clear main message.
Yes, very clear
5
No, not at all
4
3
2
1
The Supporting Details clarified the main ideas.
Yes, very much
5
4
No, not at all
3
2
1
The informational formats were useful in clarifying the Main
Ideas
Yes, very useful
5
4
No, not at all
3
2
1
Jot down below any informational formats that were particularly effective:
.............................................................................................................
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The visual aids were clear and helpful in understanding the
topic.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
The conclusion was clear and helpful in understanding the
relevance of the topic.
Yes, very clear and helpful
5
4
No, not at all clear and helpful
3
2
1
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