Time: 2 – 4 minutes. Draw: items drawn/prepared in contest room.  Contestants will be given three items, choose one, and may use 2 min. preparation time. The contestant may take notes during the preparation time, but may not refer to the notes during the presentation. The contestant will present an advertisement for the object they choose. It may be funny or serious, but will be judged on effectiveness.

Ranking ________                     Rating: _______

Each contestant must be ranked according to performance in this round. Rank 1,2,3,4,5 where "1" is the best. Each contestant must also be rated according to skill Ratings of S, E, G, F must be consistent with the average of the ratings in the boxes below and with the rankings in the round (i.e. 1S, 2S, 3E, 4G, 5G, are acceptable, 1G, 2E, 3S in the same section would not be acceptable.) Ties in ratings are allowed.

Superior

Excellent

Good

Fair

Salesmanship

Did the contestant clearly describe the product and increase your interest?

Content

Was the advertisement clearly organized?

Was the product described in an effective and appropriate manner?

Did contestant provide a valid reason to purchase this product?

Delivery

Was the delivery fluent?

Was the presenter articulate?

Was the energy appropriate for the product?

Overall Effectiveness

What was the total impression of the advertisement upon you, the critic, as compared to other contestants in the round?