PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT

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1 PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT Purpose: To develop agricultural leadership by providing for FFA member participation in agricultural public speaking activities and stimulating interest in leadership and citizenship. Objectives: To develop the ability to complete research on an agricultural topic. To develop writing skills in the completion of a manuscript. To develop the ability to effectively orally deliver a prepared speech. To develop the ability to answer impromptu questions from the content of their written manuscript and from their orally ed speech. General Rules 1. It is required that participants wear FFA Official Dress for this event. 2. The state FFA Prepared Public Speaking CDE will be limited to the winning participant in each of the FFA districts during the current school year. 3. The state FFA Prepared Public Speaking event will be held at the State Leadership Conference. 4. Agriculture instructors reing each of the nine FFA districts will judge the preliminary event. 5. Four outside judges will judge the final event. 6. A preliminary event will be held to determine the four finalists. Final placing will be determined by an official event conducted on stage as part of the conference program. 7. The state winner may re the Idaho FFA Association in the National Prepared Public Speaking Event held during the National FFA Convention. 8. The name of the district winner and an Electronic PDF of the Manuscript will be due to the University of Idaho, Department of Agricultural Education and 4-H Youth Development office 15 days prior to the first day of the Leadership Conference. Failure to comply could mean disqualification. 9. One copy of the manuscript will be retained in the State Advisor s Office for a period of two years as a check to prevent the same speech from being ed at the state level in subsequent years. Speeches ed at the state level should be new and original, and not one that a participant may have ed in a previous year. 10. Participants are free to choose their own speech subjects, but they must be of an agricultural nature. Revised 2012/2014 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 1

2 11. Each speech shall be the result of the participant s own effort. A copy of the letter of authenticity signed by the participant and the agriculture instructor shall be attached to the manuscript. 12. Prepared public speaking manuscripts will have 1 margins. Font size must be 12 using Times New Roman, Arial or Courier font. Follow APA (current) style manual for developing references and bibliography. Manuscripts will be submitted in an electronic PDF format. Manuscripts not meeting these guidelines will be penalized. 13. Each speech shall include a bibliography work cited page using APA citation or documentation. This must be attached to the manuscript. Internet sources must also comply with the APA citation criteria. 14. The speech must conform to the regulation of the National FFA Public Speaking Career Development Event. (See rules in National FFA Career Development Event Rules and Regulations.) 15. Superintendent will remind the judges that the participants are NOT to be scored on ing the speech verbatim from the submitted manuscript. 16. Participants in need of special accommodations (disability or other health issues) must submit the Idaho State FFA Career Development Events Request for Special Accommodation Application found at the end of the General Rules and Regulations at least one month prior to the event. Format and scoring: 1. Each speech shall be a minimum of six minutes in length and a maximum of eight minutes. 2. Deductions of one point per second will be made from the score of each judge for speeches fewer than six minutes or over eight minutes in length. (To prevent being penalized, a participant must speak over six minutes and under eight minutes). 3. During the preliminary round, the nine district judges will serve as the questioners. 4. Questions shall pertain directly to the speaker s subject. Questions containing two or more parts should be avoided. 5. The four agriculture instructors of the finalists will select the questioners for the final round. 6. In the preliminary round, each participant will be allowed three (3) minutes for questions. 7. In the preliminary round, the high and low rank will be discarded for each participant. The final rank will be determined by tallying the remaining seven ranks for each participant. 8. In the final round, each participant will be allowed five (5) minutes for questions. 9. In the final event, each judge will rank the participants and the event coordinator will tally the ranks. The lowest rank will be declared the winner. 10. Manuscripts will be provided to all ation judges prior to the event for reference and question writing. Revised 2012/2014 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 2

3 11. Manuscripts will be scored PRIOR to the event by a different judge or panel of judges selected by the event superintendent. Presentation judges will be provided with the manuscript score AFTER speech ations. Presentation judges and manuscript judges WILL NOT be the same individuals. 12. Speaking judges are not to judge the manuscript for verbatim ation. 13. Tiebreakers - Ties will be broken based on the greatest number of low ranks. The participant s low ranks will be counted and the participant with the greatest number of low ranks will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists, then the event superintendent will rank the participant s response to questions. The participant with the greatest number of low ranks from the response to question will be declared the winner. If a tie still exists then the participant s raw scores will be totaled. The participant with the greatest total of raw points will be declared the winner. Awards: Awards are ed to the top four individuals. Revised 2012/2014 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 3

4 PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT SCORECARDS Revised 2012/2014 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 4

5 PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING EVENT SCORECARD LETTER OF AUTHENTICITY This speech is a result of (participant s name) own effort. He/she has compiled all of the information and has done all of the research contained in this speech, and has appropriately documented each source used within this manuscript. Participant Signature Date Participant s Chapter and FFA District Advisor Signature Date Revised 2012 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 5

6 Prepared Public Speaking CDE Manuscript Rubric 200 points Evaluation Criteria Manuscript Content Topic is important and appropriate Current topic of interest Topic is relevant and within the scope of identified subjects in the CDE guide Suitability of materials used Validity of resources Accuracy of content Manuscript Composition Very strong evidence skill is Moderate evidence skill is Strong evidence skill is not Topic is current or a strong evidence of personal involvement in the topic is expressed. Topic addresses an issue facing the industry of agriculture. Resources are from reputable sources. Manuscript reflects accurate statements from resources. Organization and development of content Logical order and unity of thought Accomplishment of purpose Clearly organized and concise by remaining on target; completely focused with obvious construction and strong introduction, body and conclusion layout. The style chosen has obviously been well thought out based on the specific audience. Topic is dated or some evidence of personal involvement has been expressed. Topic addresses an issue that may show some relationship to the industry of agriculture. Resources are from questionable sources. Manuscript reflects some misinterpretation of resource materials. Good organization with few statements out of place or lacking in clear construction. Most language is appropriate for the intended audience. Topic is irrelevant for the times or unrelated to personal involvement. Topic addresses an issue that is unrelated to the industry of agriculture. Resources are from unreliable sources. Manuscript does not reflect accurate statements based on the resources provided. Weight X5 X5 x5 x5 Total points for this section Little to no organization is ; sometimes awkward and lacking construction. Some language used might be confusing for some audiences. x4 x4 200 possible points Total Score 100 possible points points points 100 possible points 40 points Revised 2012 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 6

7 Grammatical accuracy 35 points Spelling/grammar (sentence structure, verb agreement, etc.) Spelling and grammar are extremely high quality with 2 or less errors in the document. Spelling and grammar are adequate with 3 5 errors in the document. Spelling and grammar are less than adequate with 6 or more errors in the document. X7 Manuscript written according to event format rule #1 Double spaced on 8½" x 11" white bond paper 12 point Arial or sans serif font 5 points 0 points 25 points x1 1" margins in the body of the paper x1 Cover page with speech title, participant's name, state and year APA style for references and bibliography X3 Total points for this section Grand Total Points Revised 2012 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 7

8 Indicators Oral Communication A. Examples B. Speaking without Hesitation C. Tone D. Being detail Oriented E. Command of Audience F. Connect and articulate facts and issues Very strong evidence skill is 5 4 Examples are vivid, precise and clearly explained. Examples are original, logical and relevant. Speaks very articulately without hesitation. Never has the need for unnecessary pauses or hesitation when speaking. Appropriate tone is consistent. Speaks at the right pace to be clear. Pronunciation of words is very clear and intent is apparent. Is able to stay fully detail oriented. Always provides details which support the issue; is well organized. Speaker uses power of ation to engage and captivate the audience with the message of the speech. Exemplary in connecting facts and issues and articulating how they impact the issue locally and globally. Possesses a strong knowledge base and is able to effectively articulate information regarding related facts and current issues. Prepared Public Speaking CDE Presentation Rubric 0 points Moderate evidence skill is 3 2 Examples are usually concrete, sometimes needs clarification. Examples are effective, but need more originality or thought. Speaks articulately, but sometimes hesitates. Occasionally has the need for a long pause or moderate hesitation when speaking. Appropriate tone is usually consistent. Speaks at the right pace most of the time, but shows some nervousness. Pronunciation of words is usually clear, sometimes vague. Is mostly good at being detail oriented. Usually provides details which are supportive of the issue; displays good organizational skills. Speaker s speech as mere repeating of facts and speech comes across as a report Sufficient in connecting facts and issues and articulating how they impact the issue locally and globally. Possesses a good knowledge base and is able to, for the most part, articulate information regarding related facts and current issues. Strong evidence skill is not 1 0 Examples are abstract or not clearly defined. Examples are sometimes confusing, leaving the listeners with questions. Speaks articulately, but frequently hesitates. Frequently hesitates or has long, awkward pauses while speaking. Has difficulty using an appropriate tone. Pace is too fast; nervous. Pronunciation of words is difficult to understand; unclear. Has difficulty being detail oriented. Sometimes overlooks details that could be very beneficial to the issue; lacks organization. Speaker bores the audience with lack of enthusiasm and power to deliver the speech. Has difficulty with connecting facts and issues and articulating how they impact the issue locally and globally. Possesses some knowledge base but is unable to articulate information regarding related facts and current issues. Points Earned Weight Total Score 300 possible points Non verbal Communication A. Attention (eye contact) B. Mannerisms C. Gestures D. Well poised Eye contact constantly used as an effective connection. Constantly looks at the entire audience (90 100% of the time). Does not have distracting mannerisms that affect effectiveness. No nervous habits. Gestures are purposeful and effective. Hand motions are expressive and used to emphasize talking points. Great posture (confident) with positive body language. Is extremely well poised. Poised and in control at all times. Eye contact is mostly effective and consistent. Mostly looks around the audience (60 80% of the time). Sometimes has distracting mannerisms that pull from the ation. Sometimes exhibits nervous habits or ticks. Usually uses purposeful gestures. Hands are sometimes used to express or emphasize. Occasionally slumps; sometimes negative body language. Usually is well poised. Poised and in control most of the time; rarely loses composure. Eye contact does not always allow connection with the speaker. Occasionally looks at someone or some groups (less than % of the time). Have mannerisms that pull from the effectiveness of the ation. Displays some nervous habits fidgets or anxious ticks. Occasionally gestures are used effectively. Hands are not used to emphasize talking points; hand motions are sometimes distracting. Lacks positive body language; slumps. Isn t always well poised. Sometimes seems to lose composure. 200 possible points TOTAL Revised 2012 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 8

9 Prepared Public Speaking CDE Response to Questions Rubric 300 points Indicators Very strong evidence skill is 5 4 Moderate evidence skill is 3 2 Strong evidence skill is not 1 0 Points Earned Weight Total Score Response to Questions 300 possible points A. Speaking unrehearsed (question and answer) Speaks unrehearsed with comfort and ease. Is able to speak quickly with organized thoughts and concise answers. Speaks unrehearsed mostly with comfort and ease, but sometimes seems nervous or unsure. Is able to speak effectively, has to stop and think, and sometimes gets off focus. Shows nervousness or seems unprepared when speaking unrehearsed. Seems to ramble or speaks before thinking. B. Demonstrates knowledge of topic Answer shows thorough knowledge of the subject of the speech. Supports answer with strong evidence. Answer shows some knowledge of the subject. Some evidence, but lacking in strength. Answer shows little knowledge of the subject. Evidence is lacking to support the answer. x TOTAL Revised 2012 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 9

10 Idaho State FFA Association Public Speaking Scorecard Evaluation Criteria Maximum Points Participant #1 Participant #2 Participant #3 Participant #4 Participant #5 Participant #6 Participant #7 Participant #8 Participant #9 A. Verbal Communication Skills (from rubric) possible points Use of examples Speaking without hesitation Tone Being detailed oriented Command of audience Connecting and articulating facts and issues B. Non-verbal Communication Skills (from rubric) possible points Attention (eye contact) Mannerisms Gestures Well poised C. Response to Questions (from rubric) possible points Speaking unrehearsed Command of questions 2 Subtotal points 800 Less time deductions Provided by room coordinator Net communication skills score Manuscript 200 Score Net Total 1000 Points Participant Ranking Revised 2012 Prepared Public Speaking CDE 10