Informative Self-Critique

[Name of the Writer]

[Name of Instructor]

[Subject]

[Date]

Informative Self-Critique

1.

The main points were clear and discernible for the audience because all the arguments were supported by facts and figures. A comparison was also made at different points with other countries to make the audience understand the points better.

2.

Yes, I used different transitions which were smooth. For example, I first explained that people in Jordan hold strong traditions and then I moved towards the status of women in Jordan ADDIN ZOTERO_ITEM CSL_CITATION {"citationID":"uTXUeQI6","properties":{"formattedCitation":"(Footbal Lover)","plainCitation":"(Footbal Lover)","noteIndex":0},"citationItems":[{"id":215,"uris":["http://zotero.org/users/local/Tqq4tlqy/items/ULV68X2W"],"uri":["http://zotero.org/users/local/Tqq4tlqy/items/ULV68X2W"],"itemData":{"id":215,"type":"motion_picture","title":"March 28, 2019","source":"YouTube","dimensions":"308 seconds","URL":"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVcdknyJtN0","author":[{"literal":"Footbal Lover"}],"accessed":{"date-parts":[["2019",3,29]]}}}],"schema":"https://github.com/citation-style-language/schema/raw/master/csl-citation.json"} (Football Lover). This was a smooth transition because it made it easier for the audience to understand the gender-based division of labor.

3

I used eye contact and hand gestures in the speech. However, I did not make any useful use of the space. There was no PowerPoint of any visuals presented to the audience

4

The language I used was clear and sentences were simple and short. But it lacked color because I didn’t use variety in words. But as a whole, the verbal delivery was good since the audience was able to understand my viewpoint.

5.

The negative point in my speech was that it was not free from vocalized pauses. This gave a negative impact to the audience since it represents my nervousness.

6

In my speech, there were no Immediacy cues like smiling or good rapport. I presented my speech in a serious manner. My presentation also lacked excitement which was evident from my gesture and facial expressions.

7.

Keeping all the aspects of speech and its presentation under consideration, it is apparent that my clarity, conciseness, validity and body gestures are my strength.

8.

However, there are many areas which need improvement like usage of space, fluency of speech and ideas and inclusion of immediacy cues. My plan for improving these flaws is to practice more often and to be more confident.

Works Cited

ADDIN ZOTERO_BIBL {"uncited":[],"omitted":[],"custom":[]} CSL_BIBLIOGRAPHY Football Lover. March 28, 2019. YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IVcdknyJtN0. Accessed 29 Mar. 2019.