Contest Description (Scope Document) COMPETITION DATE: April 8, 2016 CONTEST AREA NAME: Public Speaking CONTEST AREA NUMBER #: 85 LEVEL: Secondary DURATION OF CONTEST: 5 hours LOCATION: College of the North Atlantic Prince Philip Drive Campus CONTEST INTRODUCTION -Purpose of the Challenge The Conference Board of Canada has identified the skills needed to enter and progress in the world of work whether it is self-employment or working as a part of a team. One such skill area is effective oral and written communication including the ability to do the following: write and speak so others pay attention and understand listen and respond to questions share information use technological knowledge and skills to explain or clarify ideas The public speaking competition is designed to encourage and enhance the development of these skills in making career choices. The challenge provides the opportunity for competitors to prepare and present a speech, conduct research and to construct answers to related questions in a clear and concise manner. -Skills and Knowledge to be tested. Present thoughts in a clear, coherent, and well-constructed format on the assigned topic. Capture and hold the attention of the audience within the 5 to 7 minute timeframe. Deliver a clear message (main idea, argument, opinion, or position). Speak easily, with confidence. Last Revised: January 13, 2016 www.skillscanada-nfld.com Page 1
Use non-verbal skills (body language and gestures) to assist in expression. Be expressive by varying voice in pitch, tone, tempo, and volume. Think quickly and answer unseen questions clearly. Reflect upon research, make observations, and share experiences through prompted response CONTEST DESCRIPTION Each competitor will speak on the following topic: Entrepreneurship is being encouraged and promoted across Canada, provincially, territorially and federally. With this in mind, respond to the following statement: Knowledge of skilled trades and technologies provides a foundation for successful entrepreneurship. Competitors will write an original speech that reflects creatively on the topic, ensuring they maintain a focus and consider the content implied by the topic. Students are expected to express themselves clearly while capturing the attention of their listening audience. Students must submit their speeches by Friday, April 1, 2016 via email to the chair of the Provincial Technical Committee (PTC). Please refer to email address at the end of this Contest Description. Students who do not submit their speeches by the above deadline will receive a deduction of 5 points per day late to a maximum of 15. Tasks that will be performed during the contest Competitors will attend an orientation session. Competitors will present their prepared speeches in a formal public setting with all competitors present and answer one (1) question based upon the speech. Order of presentations will be determined through a random selection process. Last Revised: January 13, 2016 www.skillscanada-nfld.com Page 2
Competitors will observe the "on-site" Skills Canada competitions to research and gather information about skilled trades and technology careers. The purpose of this observation component is to help students prepare to answer a second question on to be posed and answered at the end of their speeches. The focus of this question will relate to what they have observed about skilled trades and technology careers. Time Requirements Length of Prepared Speech The speech shall be at least five (5) minutes in length and shall not exceed seven (7) minutes. Five (5) points will be deducted from each judge s score for each minute or portion thereof under the minimum time or in excess of the maximum time. There will not be a warning light, sound or time cards to indicate time allotment. Competitors should develop the skill to monitor the length of their presentation. Length of Responses to Questions At the end of the presentation of the speeches, competitors will be asked one question on the content of their speech and a second question based upon their observations of the skilled trades and technology contests and They will have a maximum of 1 (one) minute and thirty seconds to respond to each question. Two (2) points will be deducted from the final score for each question exceeding the specified time limits. EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, CLOTHING Equipment and Material supplied by Skills Canada-Newfoundland and Labrador Lectern (optional use for each competitor) Audio/Video -recording of speeches is permitted. Equipment and material provided by the competitor Optional: Use of cue cards/notes Electronic equipment may be used at the discretion of the PTC Last Revised: January 13, 2016 www.skillscanada-nfld.com Page 3
Required clothing (Provided by competitor) Clothing should be appropriate for a business presentation. School/Community team shirts may not be worn during the competition. Competitors must not identify their home town, schools or names during the competition and the delivery of their speeches. 1 point will be deducted from each judge s final score of 100 points for violation of this regulation. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS The health, safety and welfare of all individuals involved with Skills Canada NL are of vital importance. Safety is a condition of participation and shall not be sacrificed for the sake of expediency. At the discretion of the judges and technical committees, any competitor can be denied the right to participate should they not have the required proper safety equipment and/or act in an unsafe manner that can cause harm to themselves or others. PLEASE INDICATE WHAT EACH COMPETITOR MUST WEAR DURING THE COMPETITION No PPE required Last Revised: January 13, 2016 www.skillscanada-nfld.com Page 4
EVALUATION/JUDGING CRITERIA POINT BREAKDOWN /100 A) CONTENT 0 Ideas and Information: related to and focused on the chosen topic (The PTC will assess this subcategory prior to the formal speech presentations.) Organization: Uses effective introduction Ideas are focused and presented in logical order Links ideas coherently Concludes effectively /15 /4 /4 /4 B) DELIVERY 0 Conventions: diction, grammar, pronunciation Effectiveness: convincing, coherent, interesting, descriptive language Eye Contact: engages with audience Fluency: fluidity, smoothness, polish Non Verbal: gestures, mannerisms, body language Poise: self confident, dignified, composed Voice: expression, tempo, volume, phrasing /10 /10 /10 C) Questions 0 Question 1 (speech): Clarity, to the point Response addressed question Adequately developed ideas Effective Delivery Question 2 (impromptu question): Response addressed the question Knowledge of topic Made use of one of: examples from observations, common /1 Last Revised: January 13, 2016 www.skillscanada-nfld.com Page 5
knowledge, anecdote, statistics or expert opinion to support idea Adequately developed ideas Effective delivery ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Tie (No ties are allowed) In the event of a tie, the competitor with the highest mark in the Delivery criteria will be declared the winner. -Competition rules Please refer to the competition rules for all general SCPC information. PROVINCIAL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS Name Gail Butler (chair) Erin Walsh Sherry Barfitt Email address gailbutler@nlesd.ca erinwalsh@nlesd.ca sherrybarfitt@nlesd.ca Last Revised: January 13, 2016 www.skillscanada-nfld.com Page 6