2008 EXPO Technical Session Judging Guidelines
- Participate in the Judge's Forum in the Gold Room at 8:15 a.m.
- Attend the Opening Ceremony outside the Ballroom at 8:45 a.m.
- Attend your assigned technical sessions during the time indicated above.
- Time will be allowed for questions directly following each presentation. You are encouraged to ask questions.
- Use the evaluation forms to give a rating in each category as well as a summary score based on student responses. Judges should take the following areas into consideration when scoring: i)purpose and audience impact; ii) structure and organization of presentation; iii)the style, format, and delivery of the presentations; & iv) any visual or supporting materials used in the presentation. Please stay within a 2-hour timeframe for your judging activities
- Please complete this sheet and return it, stapled to your individual rating forms, to the Expo Registration desk located on the first floor of the SUB as soon as possible following the conclusion of your assigned technical presentations.
Presentations will be judged on a 1-5 scale in oral communication based on the technical presentation. Attributes of incomplete, complete, and exemplary presentations are given for guidance in EXPO preparation and in assigning scores.
| ABET Competency: Oral Communication |
Incomplete (1 point) | Complete (3 points) | Exemplary (5 points) | Sub-Score (5 points max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose/Audience Impact | Purpose unclear; desired impact not achieved; handles questions poorly | Purpose stated but not reinforced throughout talk; desired impact achieved; handles simple questions well | Purpose clear and convincing through talk; impact exceeds expectations; handles all questions competently | |
| Structure/Organization | Ordered illogically; rough transition between sections | Logically ordered; several smooth transitions between sections | Organization logically and clearly supports purpose; very effective transitions between sections | |
| Style/Format/Delivery | Uses inappropriate words and phraseology; not rehearsed or poised | Uses appropriate words and phraseology; rehearsed and poised | Presented for easy, enjoyable listening; professional demeanor throughout | |
| Visuals/Supporting Materials | Graphics lacking or not discussed; words misspelled or illegible | Graphics properly labeled and briefly discussed; words and figures legible to all | Graphics professionally labeled and thoroughly discussed | |
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