Syllabus
Did the organizer:
- Develop a clear plan for the discussion?
- Arrange the physiscal space to meet the requirements of the presentation?
- Develop and use audio/visual aids?
Did participants:
- Know and stick to the outline?
- Keep contributions focused and BRIEF?
- Avoid repetition of points already made?
- Listen carefully and critically?
- Indulge in friendly disagreements about important ideas?
- Appear knowledgeable and prepared to discuss?
- Manage their nonverbal communication effectively?
- Assist the moderator?
Did the moderator:
- Presented an opening statement to gain audience attention and create interest?
- Introduced the panelists?
- Asked questions to initiate discussion?
- Balance communication among the panelists?
- Keep the group on the agenda?
- Summarized the discussion?
Adapted from: UMW’s Speaking Center UNCG University Speaking Center, 256-1346, http://speakingcenter.uncg.edu