Appendix E: Sample Audience Analysis— Informative Speech

Name: Sally Student

Topic: Developments of the personal computer

3 Main Points:

1. Origins
2. Current and emerging technology
3. Computers of the future

1. Rate your interest in learning about the PC, where 1 represents “Uninterested” and 5 represents “Very Interested.“ (circle number)

1            2            3            4            5

2. How often do you use a computer at home? (select one)
   1. Never/Seldom
   2. Once or twice a week
   3. 3–5 times a week
   4. Daily
3. How do you use your computer? (check all that apply)

…     Browsing

…     Research

…     Email

…     Instant messaging

…     Games

…     Word processing

…     Databases

…     Spreadsheets

…     Other:__________________

4. Have you ever used a tablet?     Yes      No

5. Do you find that user interface (e.g., Start menus in Windows) could be improved in a way that the machine would be easier to use?     Yes       No

6. What feature or function would you most like to have in future computers?