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Speech Contest Judges Training

Speech Contest Judges Training. 1190. Three Purposes. of Speech Contests. Provide an opportunity to practice competitive speaking Provide interesting educational programs for members and the public Provide an opportunity to learn by observing proficient speakers. 1.

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Speech Contest Judges Training

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  1. Speech Contest Judges Training 1190

  2. Three Purposes of Speech Contests • Provide an opportunity to practice competitive speaking • Provide interesting educational programs for members and the public • Provide an opportunity to learn by observing proficient speakers 1

  3. Judges have an obligation to: • Contestants • Toastmasters International • Audience • Themselves 2

  4. Judging vs. Evaluating • Judging = selecting a winner • Evaluating = appraisal and advice Judges’ decisions are confidential! 3

  5. Good Judges Are… • Accurate • Fair • Trustworthy • Knowledgeable • Good listeners 4

  6. Barriers to Objectivity • Speaker position • Champion for the underdog • Halo effect • Reverse halo effect • Second time around • Not the norm • Prejudices and personal preferences 5

  7. Know the Rules! Prevent Misconceptions 6

  8. Judges Guide and Ballot 7

  9. The Judges Guide • Take notes • Use suggested points • Use other point values • Pluses and minuses 8

  10. Judging Categories • Content • Delivery • Language 9

  11. Content • Development • Effectiveness • Value 10

  12. Delivery • Physical • Voice • Manner 11

  13. Language • Appropriateness • Correctness 12

  14. Conclusion The strongest principle of growth lies in human choice. – George Eliot 13

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