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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