2024 TOC ASIA Pumpkin Spice Cup Offline Shenzhen
2024 — CN
Expository
Event Description:
TOC ASIA Speech & Debate - Expository
Time limit: 5min with a 30s "grace period"
- The speech should be delivered from memory, although notecards are not prohibited. Note cards are STRONGLY discouraged, but not completely prohibited. Judges should consider the use of note cards when scoring speeches.
- NO RESULTS SHALL BE GIVEN IN ROUNDS.
- NO ORAL FEEDBACK SHALL BE GIVEN IN ROUNDS.
Event Description
Expository competitors should describe, clarify, illustrate, or define an object, idea, concept, or process. The speech can either be original or written by another. An expository speech should be aimed at informing the audience; the goal is to educate, not to advocate. No visual aids are permitted.
Topics
As Primary Expository is a prepared speech, students will choose their own topic. Students may choose any topic they want. The objective of Expository is the EDUCATE, NOT ADVOCATE!!
Scoring
Judges will be provided with a ballot on which a rank (1 to the total number of competitors in the room) and a points score (80 to 100, with scores below 80 reserved for offensive conduct or speeches) shall be awarded by the judge. Judges are highly encouraged to provide written feedback on the ballot. Ties are permitted in points but not ranks. The ranks and points shall not be misaligned (a student may not receive worse points but a better rank than a competitor). Half points (89.5 for instance) are permitted.
Scoring Scale
The TOC does not have a points per category system, but in general an 89-91is a speech you would expect from this competition, a 94 is a student you expect to be in the top third, and a 97-97.5 is a student you expect to win the competition. Anything in the 98-100 range is a student who blew you away and you would expect to be competitive in a competition against native speaking American speakers. You would expect a 100 to be in elimination rounds and challenge to win a strong American competition.
Judge Advice
Expository is a speaking competition, not a speechwriting competition. As such, the judges should pay more attention to delivery. However, a disorganized speech is a sign of poorselection and should be regarded as detrimental. A strong selection or a clear connectionto the speech should be rewarded. Judges should consider speaking skills (articulation,volume, speed, emphasis, etc.), body language (gestures, positioning and movement, facial expression, etc.), and overall impact.