Question

You are listening to and evaluating an informative speech in your public speaking class. Which of the following would be the most effective way to focus your attention during the presentation? Take notes and summarize ideas in writing. Sit next to a friend so you can discuss the important points of the speech. Listen with your eyes closed so you can visualize what the speaker is saying. Pay close attention to the closing because that is where the important information will be presented.

Answer 1

Take notes and summarize ideas in writing

Answer 2

When you are listening and evaluating a speech, you must take notes and summarized the ideas in writing.  This is the only way to be able to come back to it later if needed to add comments and a score.  Closing your eyes or talking to someone else looks like you are not paying attention, and you can not evaluate an entire speech based solely on the closing.  The closing should be noted just as much as the rest of it.