Oratorical Contest

March 24, 2017 3:00pm-5:00pm AVR1

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Mechanics:
1. The oration shall be mainly drawn from the theme, Celebrating Years of Camaraderie
and Excellence. Each contestant will write his/her own entry and will submit it 3 days
before the contest schedule.
2. The delivery of the written piece should be at least 4 minutes and shall not exceed 6
minutes.
3. Time starts from the moment the contestant speaks.
4. A contestant whose speech is shorter than the minimum requirement of 4 minutes as well as those
who exceeded the maximum of 8 minutes will get a deduction of one (1) point from his/her total
score for every minute or a fraction thereof in excess/deficit of the allotted time.
5. Only one contestant for each department shall be eligible to join the competition.
6. The use of sound effects and props is strictly prohibited.
7. The judges decision is final and irrevocable.

Criteria:
The criteria for judging the contest will be based on substance or content of the piece, delivery,
and stage presence. Contestants must strictly observe the time limit of 4 to 6 minutes to avoid penalty
deductions from their overall scores.

1. Substance - 50%
This includes:
Relevance of Topic or Focus on the Theme
Originality/Creativity
Rhetorical Organization
Grammar

2. Delivery - 40%
This includes:
Quality of Voice
Diction
Fluency/Mastery of the Speech
Pronunciation

3. Stage Presence - 10%

This includes:
Stage Poise
Gestures
Appropriate Use of the Stage