The following evaluation is based on the Speaker Competency Evaluation, a scoring tool designed to objectively assess public speaking performance across a variety of domains. This tool is intended to measure performance on a specific speech task only, not knowledge or motivation for public speaking in general. The formula used to determine the final overall ranking below is based on assessment of the following competencies weighted in specific ways:

1. Appropriateness of content

2. Organization of ideas

3. Clarity of information

4. Language use

5. Persuasiveness

6. Fluidity of delivery

7. Timing/pausing

8. Eye contact and posture