Presentation Critique

Running head: PRESENTATION CRITIQUE
PRESENTATION CRITIQUE
Name of the Student
Name of the University
Author Note

1PRESENTATION CRITIQUE
The inspirational video presentation, which was selected for the paper, is a TED Talk by
Alison Ledgerwood who works as a social psychologist and an associate professor at
University of California (ted.com, 2019).
https://www.ted.com/talks/
alison_ledgerwood_a_simple_trick_to_improve_positive_thinking?language=en
Platform Presence
Stands stiffly or seems unnatural Posture and body language display confidence
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Few gestures, or jerky and unnatural Gestures are appropriate and convey interest,
energy, or enthusiasm
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Attire is inappropriate Physical appearance is appropriate and professional
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Speaks in a monotone or couldn’t be heard Tone of voice is expressive and audible
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2PRESENTATION CRITIQUE
Does not vary expression Facial expression is varied, natural and appropriate
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Little or no eye contact Strong, direct eye contact
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Spoke to the screen, overhead, walls Spoke directly to the audience
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Organization
Objectives/purpose were vague or ambiguous Objectives/purpose were clearly stated
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Slow, shaky start Well thought-out opening
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Disjointed, did not flow well Good structure, logical flow
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Lost attention and interest of audience Held attention and interest