Symp. Judging Criteria

Symposium Judging Criteria

Category (Value)

THEORY (30%)

1. Originality of concept

2. Plausibility for use in present time

RESEARCH TO SUPPORT THEORY (30%)

1. Original experimentation

2. Documentation of literature

3. Personal discussion with authorities in the field

DEVELOPMENT AND UNDERSTANDING OF THEORY (25%)

1. Extent of research

2. Moves logically from premise to conclusion 

3. Limits argument to range of theory

PRESENTATION (10%)

1. Poise and delivery

2. Language and diction

3. Appearance 

4. Visual Aids

AGE DIFFERENTIAL (5%)

• Seniors - 1 point

• Juniors - 2 points

• Sophomores - 3 points

• Freshman - 5 points

OVERALL IMPRESSION

POOR 2 4 6 8 10 Excellent