1. 1190 Speech Contest Judges Training

2. 1 Three Purposes of Speech Contests 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

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

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

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

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

7. 6 Know the Rules! Prevent Misconceptions

8. 7 Judge’s Guide and Ballot

9. TTake notes UUse suggested points UUse other point values PPluses and minuses 8 The Judge’s Guide

10. CContent DDelivery LLanguage 9 Judging Categories

11. DDevelopment EEffectiveness VValue 10 Content

12. PPhysical VVoice MManner 11 Delivery

13. AAppropriateness CCorrectness 12 Language

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