CBSR IE State Qualifier
2016 — CA/US
Original Advocacy
Event Description:
CBSR: Advocacy
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. Do not penalize students for rule violations. Any penalty will be assessed b Tournament Officials.
A. The speech shall be no longer than 10 minutes. There is no minimum time. Exceeding this time limit by more than 30 seconds should be noted in the violation column of your ballot.
B. Any non-factual reference, including a personal one, must be so identified.
C. No notes, visual/audio aids, or manuscripts shall be permitted; speeches must be delivered from memory.
D. Topics shall be limited to subjects concerning public policy issues of a tangible nature for which the contestant must advocate a specific legislative and/or regulatory governmental action or remedy.
Please note: The primary purpose of the event is to demonstrate the student's ability to compose and deliver an oral essay focused on an issue of public policy.
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 organized clearly and easy to follow?
✓ Did the speech contain good reasoning and logic rather than shallow thinking and broad generalization?
✓ Did the speech contain evidence, examples, or expert opinions in support of ideas or conclusions?
✓ Was the specific legislative and/or regulatory governmental action or remedy clearly explained?
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, style and vocabulary?
✓ Did the speaker avoid slang, poor grammar, and mispronunciations?
NO TIME SIGNALS.
IF STUDENT GOES OVER 10 MINUTES AND 30 SECONDS YOU MUST INDICATE THE ACTUAL TIME NEXT TO THE VIOLATION.