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1. Preparatory
• An extemporaneous speech competition that provides a platform for participants to
showcase their ability to think critically, organize thoughts coherently, and
communicate effectively on a given topic within a limited time.
• There will be 16 participants for the preliminary round and (no. of participants) for the
final round.
• Topics will be given in relation to the theme of comedy.
• Each participant will be given (time) to prepare before giving the speech.
• The time given for each participant to give the speech about their topic is 5 minutes.
2. Event Tentative
a. Date and Venue:
Date:
Venue: Main stage
b. Registration:
Registration opens on [date] and closes on [Specify closing date].
Participants must provide [Specify required documents or information].
Registration fee: [Specify if applicable].
d. Format:
Preliminary Rounds: [Specify the number of rounds and basic format]
Final Round: [Specify the format for the final round]
e. Timeframe:
Opening Ceremony: [Specify start time]
Preliminary Rounds: [Specify start and end times]
Intermission: [Specify duration]
Final Round: [Specify start and end times]
Award Ceremony: [Specify start time]
f. Prizes and Recognition:
1st Place: [Specify prize]
2nd Place: [Specify prize]
3rd Place: [Specify prize]
Certificates of participation for all contestants.
3. Flow of Event:
a. Opening Ceremony:
Welcome Address: [Specify speaker]
Introduction to the Competition: [Specify host/moderator]
Overview of Rules and Guidelines: [Specify rules]
b. Preliminary Rounds:
Round 1: [Specify start time]
Topic Draw
Speeches (Each participant has [Specify time limit])
Round 2: [Specify start time]
Topic Draw
Speeches (Each participant has [Specify time limit])
c. Intermission:
Refreshments and Networking: [Specify duration]
Entertainment Segment: [Specify performers or activities]
d. Final Round:
Introduction to Finalists: [Specify host/moderator]
Round 3: [Specify start time]
Topic Draw
Speeches by Finalists (Each participant has [Specify time limit])
e. Award Ceremony:
Announcement of Winners: [Specify speaker/host]
Prize Distribution: [Specify presenter]
Closing Remarks: [Specify host/moderator]
f. Closing:
Acknowledgments and Thank You: [Specify speaker/host]
Networking and Photo Opportunities: [Specify duration]
4. Music Background
a. Opening Ceremony: (song title)
b. Preliminary Rounds:
Round 1:
Round 2:
c. Intermission:
d. Final Round:
e. Award Ceremony:
Announcement of Winners:
Prize Distribution:
Closing Remarks:
f. Closing:
5. Judges
a. Names of Judges
Person 1
Person 2
Person 3
b. Judging Criteria
Contestants will be judged on the following criteria:
Approach/Departure : 20 points
Appearance Poise/Self-confidence : 20 points
Voice projection/Inflection : 20 points
Diction/Enunciation : 10 points
Persuasiveness : 5 points
Clear presentation of ideas : 10 points
Solid Message : 15 Points
Total score = 100
6. Rules and logistic
a. Eligibility:
The competition is open to ALL Unikop College students.
Participants must be registered by [closing date].
b. Topics:
Topics will be drawn randomly, provided by the organizer.
Topics may cover a range of current affairs, general knowledge, and issues of
societal relevance to be covered in a comedic way.
Each participant will receive their topic [time] before the speech.
Topic draw will be conducted in a transparent manner.
A neutral party or software may be used for randomization.
Participants cannot exchange topics once drawn.
c. Preparation Time:
Participants will be given [prep time] to prepare their speech.
No external materials, notes, or electronic devices are allowed during the
preparation time.
f. Code of Conduct:
Participants MUST adhere to ethical standards of speech, avoiding offensive
language or content.
Sensitive issues which is cultural offensively, political motivated is strictly
PROHIBITED
Plagiarism is strictly prohibited, and participants found in violation may be
disqualified.
g. Participants’ Attire:
Participants are expected to dress in a manner appropriate for a formal
speaking engagement.
h. Audience Etiquette:
The audience is expected to maintain respectful silence during speeches.
Applause is encouraged after each participant has completed their speech.
i. Tiebreaker:
In the event of a tie, judges may consider factors such as overall delivery,
creativity, or audience engagement.
The tiebreaker process will be communicated to participants before the
competition.
j. Disqualification:
Participants may be disqualified for violating rules, exhibiting unsportsmanlike
conduct, or failing to comply with ethical standards.