Division H Toastmasters Judges Training Division H Toastmasters District 20 Abu Dhabi & Al Ain Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

When You’re A Judge SESSION ONE Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Purpose of a Judge is to Pick the WINNER(S)  A Judge Uses the judges ballot to select a winners  All information is confidential 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

? Purpose of a Judge is to Pick the WINNER(S)  A Judge Uses the judges ballot to select the winners  All information is confidential 1st, 2nd and 3rd place Dev Ravi Pratima Nasef 3 2 1 Sudha 1 2 3 Total 4 4 4 RESULT TIE TIE TIE ? Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

A Tiebreaker Judge Breaks the Tie  Rank all the speakers numerically on the tiebreaking judges ballot  Ballot is given only to the chief judge  Ballot is only opened in case of a tie Dev Ravi Pratima Nasef 3 2 1 Sudha 1 2 3 Total 4 4 4 RESULT THIRD FIRST SECOND Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

V/s Judging Vs Evaluating JUDGING EVALUATION Picks Winner Speech Appraisal Do not Evaluate Measures Presentation Against Purpose Do not offer Explanations or Suggestions Offers Suggestions for Improvement Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

CONTESTANTS TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE THEMSELVES Judges have obligation to CONTESTANTS TOASTMASTERS INTERNATIONAL AUDIENCE THEMSELVES Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

What makes a Good Judge ? FAIR ACCURATE TRUSTWORTHY KNOWLEDGEABLE • Completely Impartial • Set aside Friendship, Age, Race, Gender. • Not even disapproval of speech topic should affect your judgment FAIR • DEDICATED to making correct decisions Fill out judges forms correctly Adding points carefully ACCURATE • Contestants are counting on you • Contest Officials are counting on you • Toastmasters International is counting on you TRUSTWORTHY KNOWLEDGEABLE • Know contest rules • Be familiar with judging form • Listen carefully • Do not daydream • Do not be distracted GOOD LISTENER Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Barriers to Objectivity When You are a Judge Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Barriers to Objectivity (1/7)  Speaker position  People tend to remember the first and last contestants  Hence they may hold a slight advantage Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

 Champion for the underdog Barriers to Objectivity (2/7)  Champion for the underdog  Its normal to want to give a break to someone with a handicap or has  As a judge you do not overcome a hardship WRONG!! Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

 Halo effect Barriers to Objectivity (3/7)  Attributing a favorable trait because of another favorable trait  Example1: “Jack’s delivery is dynamic so his content is really good”  Example 2 “ Cool Hairstyle.. He is definitely good in Humorous ” Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

 Reverse halo effect Barriers to Objectivity (4/7)  Attributing a non-favorable trait to another non-favorable trait  Example: “Abid has questionable grammar, therefore his speech is weak” Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

 Second time around Barriers to Objectivity (5/7)  Longer you are in Toastmasters the more likely you are to see a speaker more than once  Imagine you are hearing the speaker Division Contest for the first time Club Contest Area Contest 2004.2005, 2006, 2007 2008…. District Conference Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Barriers to Objectivity (6/7)  Not the norm  Social behaviors that are not common to you  Behaviors differ from club to club SPEAKER WITHOUT TIE??? I WON’T GIVE MARK !!! CASUALS ARE NOT ALLOWED IN OUR CLUB.. Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Personal Likes & Prejudices Barriers to Objectivity (7/7) Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Give someone else a chance Barriers to Objectivity (REMOVED) Give someone else a chance  This old man has won three years in a row, let’s give the girl a chance this year  Never let past performance effect your decision 2009 2010 2011 2012 Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

• As long as they are in good Common Misconceptions MISCONCEPTION TRUTH Serious speeches are better when it come to International Contest Contestants CAN use humor in any contest International speeches must be motivational or inspirational Contestants CAN give any kind of speech. Even a pure entertaining speech can be given in International Contest Use of Props, visual aids or music is not preferred.. • Contestants CAN use props, visual aids or music • As long as they are in good taste • Must place them on the stage and clean up right after the speech Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

ELIGIBILITY TIMING ORIGINALITY PROTEST Disqualifications •Member in Good Standing •Maintain Eligibility at ALL Contest Levels TIMING •30 Seconds Grace Period •Clock starts with the first definite verbal or non-verbal communication with the audience ORIGINALITY •No large amounts of quoted material •Properly cited sources •No plagiarizing PROTEST •For originality only •Must protest in writing to the chief judge before the winners are announced •Only contestants or judges can protest Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Judges Guide and Ballot Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Judges Guide and Ballot  Top portion  How to Fill  to help you pick a winner  Is not given to the tally counters  How to Fill  Not only one way to fill out the ballot Use a notebook to take notes then fill in ballot This way you are focused on the speech not the ballot You must break your own tie    Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

 The bottom portion is the official ballot Judges Guide and Ballot  The bottom portion is the official ballot  Will be given to the counters and must be complete  Three different names for  Must signed by the judge 1st, 2nd and 3rd  Chief Judge will throw out if not filled out correctly Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

TOTAL 100 100 100 Judges Guide and Ballot Category International Humorous Table Topics Content 50 55 55 Delivery 30 30 30 Language 20 15 15 TOTAL 100 100 100 EVALUATIO N CONTEST Analytical Recommendations Technique Summation TOTAL Quality 40 30 15 15 100 Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

CONTENT SPEECH DEVELOPMENT EFFECTIVENESS SPEECH VALUE Judges Guide and Ballot - CONTENT CONTENT • Worth about 50% of the speech points • Determines the quality of the speakers message SPEECH DEVELOPMENT • Structure – defined opening, body and conclusion • Organization – purpose clear and defined • Support material EFFECTIVENESS • Achievement of purpose – Subject matter clear to audience • Audience interest – Subject relevant to the audience • Reception – How does the audience react • Ideas – Does the speaker have something to say • Logic – Have a clearly defined message • Original Thought – Stimulate listeners thinking SPEECH VALUE Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Judges Guide and Ballot - CONTENT INTERNATIONAL CONTEST HUMOROUS TABLE TOPICS CONTEST Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

DELIVERY PHYSICAL VOICE MANNER Judges Guide and Ballot - DELIVERY • Worth about 30% of speakers points • The way the content of the speech represented • Delivery is both verbal and physical • Appearance – Does the speaker look neat and appropriate • Body Language – Gestures have purpose, facial expression match the message • Speaking Area – How well the area is used PHYSICAL • Flexibility – Good quality, modulate to show feeling and emotion • Volume – adequate for the room, words clear, easy to understand VOICE MANNER • Directness – Does the speaker believe in their message • Assurance – Clear and confident in sharing the message • Enthusiasm – Speak with enthusiasm conveying the message Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Judges Guide and Ballot - DELIVERY INTERNATIONAL CONTEST HUMOROUS TABLE TOPICS CONTEST Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Judges Guide and Ballot - LANGUAGE LANGUAGE APPROPRIATENESS • Counts for 20% of the speech points • Is about the speakers word choice and grammar • Appropriateness • To speech propose – Does the language fit the speech • To audience – Promote understanding of the speakers message APPROPRIATENESS • Grammar – Is the speakers grammar good • Pronunciation – Enunciation good • Word Selection – diction and word choice effect, show study and preparation CORRECTNESS • Directness – Does the speaker believe in their message • Assurance – Clear and confident in sharing the message • Enthusiasm – Speak with enthusiasm conveying the message MANNER Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Judges Guide and Ballot - LANGUAGE INTERNATIONAL CONTEST HUMOROUS TABLE TOPICS CONTEST Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Judges Guide and Ballot - EVALUATION Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Questions? Judges Guide and Ballot Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.

Cell: 055.4.709.709 Congratulations ! You are Now Eligible to Judge Contests! ACS Cell: Ravi Moosad 055.4.709.709 Email: ravi@moosad.com Slides prepared by ACS Ravi Moosad based on TMI Materials.