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2612013 & 2014 High School Technology Activities, National TSA Conference Competitive Events Guide

PREPARED PRESENTATION

OVERVIEW

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PURPOSE

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ELIGIBILITY

Participants are limited to three (3) individuals per state.

TIME LIMITS

A. Entries must be started and completed during the current school year.

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C. A maximum of four (4) minutes is allowed for set-up.

D. At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant must remove all materials within three (3) minutes.

ATTIRE

Professional dress as described in Competitive Events Attire is the minimum requirement.

PROCEDURE

A. Participants report to the event area at the time and place stated in the conference program to receive an assigned presentation time.

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Prepared Presentation

C. The event coordinator introduces each participant by number and in order of scheduled times. The schedule allows time for set-up and removal of materials.

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REGULATIONS

A. Each presentation must be the result of the participant’s own efforts.

B. The topic for the Prepared Presentation event is the published theme of the current year’s conference. Information about technology and TSA is appropriate as long as it relates to the published theme.

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H. Participant scores are penalized one (1) point per ten (10) second interval for speaking over or under the allotted time. The same penalty is used for set-up and takedown. Time commences when the presentation begins.

EVALUATION

Evaluation is based upon the quality of the presentation and the appropriate use of audio visual materials.



STEM INTEGRATION

This event aligns with the STEM educational standards noted below. Please refer to the STEM Integration section of this guide for more information.

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

PRIMARY LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Leadership skills promoted in this event:

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Additional leadership skills promoted in this event: critical thinking organization, problem solving, self-esteem

TSA AND CAREERS

This competition connects to one or more of the career areas featured in the TSA AND CAREERS section of this guide. Use The 16 Career Clusters chart and the TSA Competitions and The 16 Career Clusters grid as resources for information about careers.

CAREERS RELATED TO THIS EVENTBroadcast media specialistLawyerManagement consultantMotivational speakerPublic relations executive



PREPARED PRESENTATION EVENT COORDINATOR INSTRUCTIONS

PERSONNEL

A. Event coordinator

B. Evaluators for the initial round of presentations, two (2) or more per event room

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MATERIALS

A. Coordinator’s notebook, containing:

1. Event guidelines, one (1) copy for the coordinator and for each evaluator

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B. Podium and easel for participant use

C. Tables and chairs for three (3) evaluators

D. Chairs for audience

E. One (1) table, approximately 6' long, for participant’s use

RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Upon arrival at the conference, report to the CRC room and check the contents of the coordinator’s notebook. Review the HYHQW� JXLGHOLQHV� DQG� FKHFN� WR� VHH� WKDW� HQRXJK� HYDOXDWRUV�assistants have been scheduled.

B. Inspect the area(s) in which the event is being held for appropriate set-up, including room size, chairs, tables, screens, outlets, etc. Notify the event manager of any potential problems.



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F. Inform participants of their heat assignment, order of speaking, and pertinent procedure.

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H. Approximately every ten (10) minutes, the holding room monitor sends a participant to the event coordinator or assistant in the event room.

I. The participant is allowed three (3) minutes to remove all materials.

J. Following the last participant’s presentation, the evaluators total their scores, making adjustments for time penalties.

K. Secure the evaluators’ signatures on their score sheets.

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O. If necessary, manage security and the removal of materials from the event area.



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Content (30 points)

CRITERIAMinimal performance Adequate performance Exemplary performance

1-4 points 5-8 points 9-10 points

Evaluators: Using minimal (1-4 points), adequate (5-8 points) or exemplary (9-10 points) performance levels as a guideline, record the

scores earned for the event criteria in the column spaces to the far right. The X1 or X2 notation in the criteria column is a multiplier factor

for determining the points earned. (Example: an “adequate” score of 7 for an X1 criterion = 7 points; an “adequate” score of 7 for an X2

criterion = 14 points.)

Introduction(X1)

The introduction is weak, with little

effort made to highlight the theme

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6XI¿FLHQW�HIIRUW�LV�HYLGHQW�EXW�WKH�introduction lacks emphasis and

fails to create a level of interest.

The introduction is effective,

stimulating and inspires observers

to “want more.”

Body (X1)

The body of the speech is poorly

organized; the content does not

properly cover or represent the

concepts being presented.

The body of the speech is not

presented clearly or effectively; it

is not interesting or memorable.

The body of the speech is clearly

and effectively presented in an

exceptionally interesting manner;

the presentation is memorable.

Conclusion(X1)

The conclusion fails to summarize

or clearly clarify the information

presented in the speech.

The conclusion does not fully

summarize the content and theme

of the speech.

The conclusion is effective,

interesting, and memorable; it fully

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SUBTOTAL (30 points)

Stage Presence (30 points)



Appearance(X1)

Participant’s appearance is

unprofessional, sloppy, and

inappropriate.


adequate, appropriate, and

professional, but not exceptional.


exceptional, appropriate, and

professional.

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Participant appears nervous

during presentation; poor posture,

poor eye contact, and lack of

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Participant is generally poised,

displays eye contact, and is

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Participant “commands” the room,

and is exceptionally poised,

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Articulation(X1)

Participant conveys an

inconsistent use of proper

grammar, word pronunciation,

acceptable pitch and tone.

Participant generally uses proper

grammar and pronunciation, and

varies the use of tone and pitch.

Smooth and effective articulation,

proper grammar, correct

pronunciation, and varied tone

and pitch are used throughout the

speech.


Organization (40 points)



Effective and quality presentation

(X1)

The speech is poorly prepared,

not interesting, and not

representative of the stated

theme.

The speech is adequate in most

areas, but exceptional in none of

them.

The speech is exceptional and

memorable; the observer can

easily understand and relate to

the theme.



PREPARED PRESENTATION (continued)Organization (40 points) (continued)

Knowledge of material(X1)

Minimal factual support is evident in the speech; the content of the speech does not relate to the theme; the participant does not convey understanding of the theme.

Factual support is provided in the speech, but the support does not always relate to the theme or match the content of the speech.

Factual support is provided in the speech; it has a strong relationship to the theme and enhances the content of the speech.

Organization(X1)

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The speech is adequately organized but predictable.

The speech is organized and easy to follow; the delivery is exceptional.

Use of audio/visual materials

(X1)

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$XGLR�YLVXDO�PDWHULDOV�DUH�exceptional and enhance the theme and content of the speech without distracting the observers from the overall content of the speech.


Time Deductions

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Total time for speech Speech deduction

Total time for set-up Set-up deduction

Total time for take down Take down deduction

TOTAL TIME DEDUCTIONS

Rules violations (a deduction of 20% of the total possible points) must be initialed by the evaluator, coordinator and manager of the event. Record the deduction in the space to the right.

(To arrive at TOTAL score, add any subtotals and subtract rules violation points, as necessary. Check your math twice!) TOTAL (100 points)

Comments:

I certify these results to be true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Evaluator

Printed name: _______________________________________ Signature: ________________________________________________

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