Big 8 Conference Tournament

2011 — WI/US

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Demonstration

Event Description:

Purpose of the Category
To develop skills in expository speaking with emphasis on demonstrating a process using objects orphysical activity.

Definition of the Category
A demonstration speech explains how to do something or how something works. The speech must beinstructive and present valuable and significant information in a well-organized and clear manner. Visualaids, if used, should enhance the demonstration but not to take the place of objects or activity.

Rules
1. The speech must be the original work of the participant, and the speaker must demonstrate a processand/or physical activity.
2. Presentations will take place in normal-sized classrooms with normal-sized doors. A table or desk willbe supplied.
3. Visual aids (charts, graphs, diagrams, maps, pictures, etc.), properties and equipment are to be suppliedby the speaker. This category prohibits use of firearms, sharp knives, dangerous chemicals, animals, oranything else that may endanger the health or safety of the participant, audience, and judge.
4. One other person, and only one, not a member of the audience, may be used to assist the demonstratorby serving as the object of demonstration or by helping to set up, strike, or handle equipment. The aidewill not be considered a contestant; registration fees will not be assessed on this person, nor will he/shebe eligible for an award. The assistant may be a contestant in another category, but contest managers arenot responsible for special handling arrangements that this may require.
5. The use of notes is optional.
6. Maximum time limit: 10 minutes, including set up and strike down, with an allowable 15-second graceperiod. There is no minimum time requirement. Any entry exceeding the grace period may not be rankedfirst in the round. If all entries in a round exceed the grace period no first rank shall be given in thatround.

Criteria for Evaluation
1. The extent to which the topic content reflected value or significance.
2. The extent to which the use of objects and/or physical activity were incorporated into the demonstrationprocess.
3. The extent to which the presentation: (a) achieved effective organization, and (b) employed effectivelanguage skills, including such items as use of transitions and clear, vivid and appropriate word choices.Individual judges may lower the rank due to use of profanity or vulgarity.
4. The extent to which the vocal presentation was clear and appropriate to the subject, including such itemsas articulation, pronunciation, volume, rate, pitch and voice quality.
5. The extent to which the physical presence contributed to the clarity and effectiveness of the presentation,including such items as facial expression, eye contact, gestures, and bodily movement.