Speech Contest Judges TrainingSpeech Contest Judges Training
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Three PurposesThree Purposes
1. Provide an opportunity to practice competitive speaking
2. Provide interesting educational programs for members and the public
3. Provide an opportunity to learn by observing proficient speakers
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of Speech Contests
Contestants
Toastmasters International
Audience
Themselves
Judges have an obligation to:Judges have an obligation to:
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Judging = selecting a winner
Evaluating = appraisal and advice
Judging vs. EvaluatingJudging vs. Evaluating
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Judges’ decisions are confidential!
Accurate
Fair
Trustworthy
Knowledgeable
Good listeners
Good Judges Are…Good Judges Are…
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Speaker position
Champion for the underdog
Halo effect
Reverse halo effect
Second time around
Not the norm
Prejudices and personal preferences
Barriers to ObjectivityBarriers to Objectivity
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Know the Rules!Know the Rules!
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Prevent Misconceptions
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Judges Guide and BallotJudges Guide and Ballot
Take notes
Use suggested points
Use other point values
Pluses and minuses
The Judges GuideThe Judges Guide
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Content
Delivery
Language
Judging CategoriesJudging Categories
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Development
Effectiveness
Value
ContentContent
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Physical
Voice
Manner
DeliveryDelivery
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Appropriateness
Correctness
LanguageLanguage
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ConclusionConclusion
The strongest principle
of growth lies in human choice.
– George Eliot
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