Note: For the online speech competition, keep the evaluation criteria in your mind. Judges evaluate each performer individually based on total speech. Best of Luck!

NameDescription
  • Speech Construction (20 pts)
  • Introduction, the body of speech, conclusion
  • Organization of the speech
  • Development of main points
  • Presentation, Delivery, and Voice (20 pts)
  • Natural delivery of speech without reading
  • Facial and body gestures
  • Use of eye-contact
  • Relaxed stance
  • Use of pause to allow the audience to absorb the message
  • Variety of pace (tempo)
  • Modulation and volume of voice in the delivery of the speech
  • Articulation
  • Content of Speech and its relevance to selected title/question (20 pts)
  • The message of the speech
  • Relevancy, meaningfulness, clarity, and conciseness (not lengthy)
  • Language (20 pts)
  • The use of grammar, punctuation, and word selection (diction)
  • Relevance to Islamic concepts and values (20 pts)
  • Thoughtfulness and approach for articulating Islamic concepts
  • Scoring Points for Each Criteria
  • Fair = 1 – 5
  • Good = 6 – 10
  • Very Good = 11 – 15
  • Excellent = 16 – 20
  • Answer to Question for Round 2 (20 pts)
    Only applies to Round 2
  • Clarity and thoughtfulness of response