Judge's Official Ballot
Evaluation Contest Rank
Contestants observe a test speech and present an evaluation of it
Clear, Focused
Positive, Specific, Helpful
Sympathetic, Sensitive, Motivational
Concise, Encouraging
Clear, Focused
Positive, Specific, Helpful
Sympathetic, Sensitive, Motivational
Concise, Encouraging
Clear, Focused
Positive, Specific, Helpful
Sympathetic, Sensitive, Motivational
Concise, Encouraging
Clear, Focused
Positive, Specific, Helpful
Sympathetic, Sensitive, Motivational
Concise, Encouraging
| Judging items | Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Dave Brown | Carol White | Alice Johnson | Bob Smith |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Analytical Quality
Clear, Focused | 40 | 28–39 | 17–27 | 0–16 | ||||
| Recommendations
Positive, Specific, Helpful | 30 | 22–29 | 13–21 | 0–12 | ||||
| Technique
Sympathetic, Sensitive, Motivational | 15 | 11–14 | 6–10 | 0–5 | ||||
| Summation
Concise, Encouraging | 15 | 11–14 | 6–10 | 0–5 | ||||
| Total | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
Analytical Quality refers to the effectiveness of the evaluation. Every evaluation should carefully analyze the strengths and weaknesses of the speaker's presentation. Were the evaluator’s comments clear and logical? Did the evaluator identify specific strengths and weaknesses of the presentation?
Recommendations are an important part of an evaluation. An evaluator not only points out the strengths and weaknesses of a speech, he/she also offers specific recommendations for improvement. Recommendations should be practical, helpful and positive, and they should enable the speaker to improve his or her next presentation.
Technique refers to the manner in which the evaluator presents his/her comments and recommendations. An evaluator should be sensitive to the feelings and needs of the speaker, yet inspire and encourage the speaker in his/her future speaking efforts.
Summation is how the evaluator concludes the evaluation. The conclusion should briefly summarize the evaluator's comments and suggestions, and be positive and encouraging.