Public Speaking Contest 2017 Judging Criteria

Content
Content graded using the parameters below for total of 50 points or ½ of the total score.

• Knowledge: Understanding of the topic; research; amount of work involved in preparation
• Originality: Is there an interesting angle? Does the speech reflect the work of the student or was it done by a parent? Was the information synthesized or copied from a book or the internet?
• Organization: Is there an introduction/development of ideas/conclusion?
• Utilization of time: Was the speech an appropriate length? Was it the right amount of information for the given time period?

Style
Style graded using the parameters below for total of 50 points or ½ of the total score.

• Voice: Did the participant speak clearly and not ‘read’?
• Fluency: Smooth delivery? Good pace?
• Body Language: Did the participant maintain good posture and eye contact? Did the participant use facial and hand gestures?
• Eloquence: Did the participant show interest and enthusiasm for the topic?

Final Score out of 100