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For the Evaluation Contest, Contestants observe a five to seven minute test speech and then present a two to three minute Evaluation on that speech. The test speech is usually delivered by a Toastmaster from another Club.
At the conclusion of the test speech, all contestants leave the room and have five minutes to prepare an evaluation. One by one, Contestants will be called into the room to deliver their Evaluation.
Contestants may remain in the room once they've completed their evaluation speech.
Judging criteria
Contest judges assess each Evaluation according to a strict criteria. Out of a possible 100 points, Judges will measure each Evaluation on four elements:
The value of each element is as follows:
- 40% for Analytical Quality: Clear, focused
- 30% for Recommendations: Positive, Specific, Helpful
- 15% for Technique: Sympathetic, Sensitive, Motivational
- 15% for Summation: Concise, Encouraging
Read the Evaluation Contest judging form: www.miranda-toastmasters.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/1179-Evaluation-Contest-Judges-Guide-and-Ballot-ff.pdf
Timing
The length of the Evaluation is 2 to 3 minutes.
Contestants will be disqualified if the Evaluation is less than 1 minute 30 seconds or more than 3 minutes 30 seconds.
Contestant eligibility
To be eligible to participate in the evaluation contest, a Contestant must be a paid member of the Club.