Judging Criteria


Updated: 2006-05-23 16:53

Each contestant's score is assigned as follows:

Prepared speech: 30 points

Impromptu speech: 40 points

Question-and-answer session: 30 points

Each of above is judged according to the following criteria:

Speech content (40%) : subject selection, supporting material, organization, statement of purpose, coherence, humour

Language quality (40%) : accuracy, clarity, fluency, pitch, pause, emphasis

General impression (20%) : manner, poise, eye contact, facial expression, gestures