Self-Evaluation Assignment #1

Hello,

            In my pesto demonstration speech, I believe I achieved my purpose at approximately 70%.  The actual demonstration was clear because all I had to do is mix the olive oil with the presto which was already made.  I would have preferred mixing all of the ingredients before the class rather than presenting with 99% of the ingredients already combined.  What was lacking was a strong rich history of pesto sauce.  When I conducted my research, I had a difficult time finding information on pesto.

            Realizing that I did not have enough research information, contributed to me being very uncomfortable while giving my pesto speech.  I was much more comfortable presenting my “Fountains” speech.  I was aware that I didn’t have enough history on pesto, and what history I did have I had a difficult time remembering it.  I should have “dug deeper” and found more history on pesto, and I also would have preferred to have mix the ingredients one-by-one instead of coming in with most of the ingredients premixed.  

            It will be important for me to become familiar with my next speech inside and out.  Anticipating what the audience is thinking and how they are feeling as I am stating my information will be useful.  Successful delivery involves taking each piece of my speech and clearly stating each piece clearly so the audience will have better understanding of my next message.  

Cheryl D. Davis