Guidelines for Oral Critiques


1.  
Be constructive and supportive

2.  Begin with a positive statement.

3.  Be specific; don't just say, "I didn't like that speech."  Tell why.

4.  Don't criticize the speaker, analyze the speech.

5.  If you point out a problem, offer suggestions for improvement.

6.  Word criticisms tactfully,

7.  End with a positive statement.