judges training 2015-2016
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Speech Contest Judges Training
Sharon Tu, ACS-ALSDistrict 83 Chief
Judge&
Brian Lin, DTM PDG
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Purpose of ContestsProvides competitive speaking
experienceProvides educational programs for
members and publicProvides audience an opportunity to
learn by observing proficient speakers
NetworkingFun 2
Contest Season - Fall
What?Humorous Speech or Tall Tales (2015)Table Topics
When?Club - AugustArea - SeptemberDivision - OctoberDistrict – November (District Fall
Conference) 3
Contest Season - Spring What?
International SpeechEvaluation
When?Club - FebruaryArea - MarchDivision - AprilDistrict – May (District Spring Conference) International – August (TI convention)
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Judges Eligibility Be a member in good standing Area, Division, District level contests
Be a member in good standing for minimum of 6 months Completed a minimum of 6 speech projects in
Competent Communication All judges shall remain anonymous, when practical Judges are not eligible to compete in this contest cycle for
this type of contest. Judges are not from contestants' clubs or all contestants'
clubs are equally represented Preferred Judge List
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Judging vs EvaluatingJudges select the speaker who has
given the best speech on that day
Judges decisions are confidential with no explanation of their decision or can discuss with any contestant how to improve
Your job is to pick the winners6
Barriers to Objectivity
Eliminate Bias . . . Be Fair V #5A
• Speaker Order or PositionPay close attention to each contestant; too easy to
remember the first or last speaker
• Champion for the UnderdogUse only the criteria on the judge’s guide and ballot
to select winners; don’t let feelings influence your judging
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Barriers to Objectivity
Eliminate Bias . . . Be Fair V #5A
• Halo EffectFocus on each contestant’s performance against
the criteria provided; resist giving speakers high marks for anything else
• Reverse Halo EffectAvoid tendency to disapprove of a person’s actions,
work, etc. because of anything unrelated; resist downgrading a score in any area because you are not happy with their performance in another
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Barriers to Objectivity
Eliminate Bias . . . Be Fair V #5A
• Second time around / Prior EncountersJudge as if this is the first time you are hearing a
contestant speak; do not compare an individual’s current performance or delivery to a previous presentation.
• Not the normDo not impose your beliefs of what may be normal
protocol when it does not relate directly to the judges standards (i.e. everyone stands behind a podium)
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Barriers to Objectivity
Eliminate Bias . . . Be Fair V #5A
• Prejudices and personal preferencesSubjective process not objective; it is impossible for
everyone to be totally objective and not bring in their likes and dislikes; use the guidelines and remain fair
High Impact Statement / PropDo not be swayed by contestants' one or two high-impact
statements, unusual props, or one trick wonder. Judge the speech as a whole based on all judging criteria
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Protests
Limited to Judges and Contestants only, prior to announcement of results
Bases of Protest Eligibility Originality
All decisions of the voting judges and qualifying judges are FINAL
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Speech Originality All speakers must certify originality using the
Speaker’s Certification of Eligibility and Originality form (item 1183) International, Humorous and Tall Tales
25% or less may be devoted to quoting, paraphrasing, or referencing another person’s content. Any quoted, paraphrased, or referenced material must be so identified during the speech presentation.
Handling of originality protest12
Judge’s Guide and BallotTwo sections to each form
Top portion is your guide to help you select winnersDO NOT turn it inNever leave it at the contest siteTake it home and destroy it there
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Judge’s Guide and BallotTwo sections to each form
(continued)Bottom portion is the official ballot
This is give to the ballot counterThree different contestants are listed for
first-, second-, and third-placeNo ties are allowed
The judge has signed the ballot and print his / her name legibly.
Judges must attend briefing (except one particular judge)
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Tie Breaking Judge / BallotTie Breaking ballot is slightly
different Instead of picking only the top 3
winners, tie breaker judge will fill out every place on his / her ballot
The tie breaking ballot will be handed over to chief judge only, not to ballot counters
The tie breaking judge does not attend judges briefing 15
Methods / Uses
Use point values suggested for each rating
Use other points available in the rangeIf “excellent” is 20 points, you can
assign fewer points if the speaker did not meet that criteria
Use a system of pluses or minuses to rate speakers 16
Methods / Uses
Put the name of first contestant at the far right column; mark the ballot; fold column under; judge the next speaker; fold that column under; continue You will not be influenced by your
previous ratings.
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Review Judging Ballots
Example: International Speech
Content (50 points)Delivery (30 points)Language (20 points)
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Timing
Timing of speech is not your concernResponsibility of Timers
Do not time speeches on your ownDo not THINK or CONSIDER time;
focus on your responsibility
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Judging Exercise
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General Discussion
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Rules Review1. Can a speaker be disqualified?2. What if we have only 4 judges?3. What happens if 1 judge does not identify a third
place winner?4. What is the appropriate action if a contestant
approaches a contest official and asks to see the points awarded?
5. Protest: Who, what, and when?6. Can a judge disqualify a contestant for moving
outside the speaking area?7. Can ballots be recounted and/or results be
overturned?22
Thank You!
Acknowledgements of host and helpers
Please leave your forms with me or on the table
Your name will be added to the list of preferred Judges
Good luck!Have fun!
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