CBSR IE State Qualifier
2016 — CA/US
Expository
Event Description:
CBSR: Expository
Rules: If a rule is violated, indicate the letter of the rule in the column next to the rank of the student in violation, but judge the student anyway.
A. The speech shall be no longer than 10 minutes—this includes time to set up and remove aids. There is no minimum time. Exceeding this time limit by more than 30 seconds shall be penalized by a lowering of one rank.
B. Visual and audio aids may be used during the presentation. No live animals or other persons may be used as visual aids or to help set up and/or present the speech. Any and all aids must be removed from in front of the audience at the conclusion of the speech.
C. No costumes shall be worn by the contestant. Items of dress necessary to the presentation may be put on during the speech. These must be considered aids and may not be part of the speaker's beginning or ending attire.
D. Any alteration to the student's physical appearance must be substantially restored to its original state by the end of the performance. Students may not use any prep that would be considered contraband.
E. The primary purpose of the speech must describe, clarify, explain or define an object, idea, concept or process.
F. Fabricated topics/subjects may not be used.
PLEASE NOTE: The primary purpose of the event is to demonstrate the student's ability to compose and deliver an informative speech. The speech may be delivered from memory, notes or manuscript. Visual/audio aids are not required; they are secondary. The speech is more must be given greater weight in a judge's decision.
Guidelines for Judging: These are guidelines only, not rules; they should be used only when appropriate to the speech. Keep in mind that there is no requirement that a contestant must use a particular style of delivery. Please use the following questions to help you evaluate each contestant and rank the round.
Composition:
✓ Did the speech display effective writing?
✓ Was the speech clearly organized and easy to follow?
✓ If used, did the visual/audio aids contribute effectively to the presentation by conveying information accurately and clearly?
✓ Did the speech contain evidence, examples, or expert opinions in support of ideas or conclusions?
✓ Did the speech convey information accurately and coherently?
Delivery:
✓ Did the speaker use effective oral presentation skills (volume, diction, speed of delivery)?
✓ Was the speaker poised, sincere and comfortable in delivery?
✓ Did the speaker use effective body language (gestures, facial expression, eye contact)?
✓ Did the speech exemplify the highest standards of language usage and vocabulary?
✓ Did the speaker avoid slang, poor grammar, and mispronounced words?
NO TIME SIGNALS.
IF STUDENT GOES OVER 10 MINUTES AND 30 SECONDS YOU MUST INDICATE THE ACTUAL TIME NEXT TO THE VIOLATION.