The number of rounds will be held on the basis of the entries received.
Judging will be done based on “Criteria for Evaluation” (see
below).
Final Round:
There will be 2 batches of 8 participants each. One batch will
be there in a discussion at a time. Out of each batch 4 participants
will be chosen for the final round. Thus the final round will
have: 8 = 4 + 4 participants i.e. 4 participants selected from
each batch.
8 best speakers will be judged based on the Criteria For Evaluation(see
below)
Time Duration: 15 mins. The topic will be given on the spot
**The number of participants in a batch
and the duration of the discussion are bound to change depending
on the requirement of the judges and the number
of entries received.
Criteria for Evaluation:
Start
Summary
Vocabulary & Speech
Clarity of thought & Confidence
Knowledge of the subject
Listening skills
Mannerisms
Body language
Analytical skills(reasoning and argument)
Interpersonal skills such as adjusting to others, engaging
in non- personal argument, maintaining personal integrity,
avoiding defensiveness in self and not creating it in others, and offering
appropriate supportive comment.
The extent to which the participant shared in the leadership
functions of releasing tension, asking relevant questions,
and reorienting the group to the issue at hand.
Conclusion
Please note:
Individual judges may lower the rank/disqualify the
participants due to use of profanity, vulgarity or deviation
from the topic.
The decision of the judging panel/organizing committee
will be final and binding. The winners will be awarded trophies,
certificates and gift cheques.
