Speech Evaluator
1.  A Toastmaster is expected to devote time and effort to preparation of the speech; show that you respect this by devoting similar effort to your evaluation.

2.  Contact the speaker you will be evaluating to find out which manual assignment they will be completing.  As the speaker if there is anything that they would like you to look for.  Look up this speech and read the whole speech assignment and the evaluation guide.

3.  The speaker is obliged to prepare his speech according to the principles given in the manual; it should be evaluated in the light of its purpose, not according to YOUR opinions or personal ideas of the subject.

4.  Make precise and concise notes during the speech, preferably under the headings in the evaluation guide.  Transfer the most relevant and constructive to the speaker's manual.  Give your evaluation from your notes, not the manual.

5.  A good evaluation will be firm, fair and friendly.  The main purpose should be to encourage improvement and whenever some weakness is exposed offer CONSTRUCTIVE comments on how to do it better and WHY, not what was done wrong.

6.  Remember the rule for a good evaluation - "Praise, Improvement, Praise” (PIP).  Your evaluation is YOUR comprehension and impressions of the speaker's assignment.