Winners Give it All
Conceptualized by TM Shanty Rose Compiled by TM Girija Chari
Contests are the tools with which we measure our growth over the previous year and motivate others to perform in the upcoming year. ICC Eves had its area contests on 24th March 2017. The winners , who will represent area 68 in Division S contests, were asked to answer a few questions to find out what made them outdo others in the contests. While there is no proven formula to win a contest, tricks are helpful. Here are their responses. TM Asha Shiju Winner Evaluation Contest 1.What are main elements required in a good evaluation? Main elements required in a good evaluation are motivation , truth and summation of the speech with praise and recommendations. Always evaluate to motivate. 2. Which are the important things to consider while evaluating a speech? While evaluating a speech one should see that they listen to the speech effectively, take notes of good usage of language, share the honest opinion of the message shared and evaluate it effectively using good technique. 3. Is there any method one can follow to effectively evaluate a speech? One can follow the sandwich method which is divided mainly into three components...First part which is the praise and encouragement , then areas of improvement with recommendations and third sum up with specific suggestions. 4. What are your suggestions for our new members who want to improve their evaluation skills? Suggestion to new members is to take up evaluations effectively following the basic technique. To be honest and raise one’s opinion about the message delivered through positive and constructive criticism. 10