PREPARED PRESENTATION OVERVIEW 2. Participants report to the designated area to receive the assigned topic for the presentation. Participants have the opportunity to develop and deliver The assigned topic will be given to the participants an oral presentation using a digital slide deck on an at one (1) hour intervals based on the participant’s assigned topic provided onsite. presentation time. 3. Participants report to the holding area, as stated in ELIGIBILITY the conference program, fjfteen (15) minutes prior Three (3) individuals per state may participate. to the assigned presentation time. 4. The event coordinator introduces each participant TIME LIMITS by number and in order of scheduled times. The 1. Each presentation must be no less than three (3) schedule allows time for set-up and removal of minutes and no more than fjve (5) minutes. equipment. 2. A maximum of fjve (5) minutes is allowed for set-up. 5. A list of twleve (12) semifjnalists (in random order) is posted. 3. At the conclusion of a presentation, participants must have all devices ready to exit the room within SEMIFINAL ROUND three (3) minutes. 1. Semifjnalists report to the event area at the time 4. A time deduction (noted in the rubric) will be and place stated in the conference program. Each incurred for not adhering to any time designations/ semifjnalist will sign up for a presentation time. restrictions. 2. Semifjnalists will present on the same topic as in 5. The semifjnalist LEAP interview will take the preliminary round and will follow the same place immediately following each semifjnalist presentation procedure as above. presentation and will last a maximum of fjve (5) 3. The semifjnalist LEAP interview will take minutes. place immediately following each semifjnalist presentation. LEAP 4. Judges independently assess each participant’s An individual LEAP Report is required for this event and presentation, including the LEAP Report. must be submitted at event check-in. 5. The top ten (10) fjnalists will be announced during the awards ceremony. ATTIRE TSA competition attire is required for this event. REGULATIONS PRELIMINARY ROUND/SEMIFINAL ROUND PROCEDURE A. Each presentation must be the result of the PRELIMINARY ROUND participant’s own efgorts. 1. Participants report to the event area at the time B. The topic for the Prepared Presentation event is given and place stated in the conference program to to participants twenty-four (24) hours prior to their sign up for a presentation time and submit a LEAP presentation time. Report. C. The presentation must include the use of a digital slide deck. D. The slide deck must include a minimum of fjve (5) slides. 233 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2019 and 2020 National TSA Conferences
PREPARED PRESENTATION E. Participants are not allowed to hear other participants’ K. The LEAP Report presentations. 1. Participants document the leadership skills F. It is the participant’s responsibility to provide any developed and demonstrated while working audio/visual equipment needed for the presentation, on this event, and on a non-competitive event including a laptop computer and projector. If a leadership experience. participant is using equipment that requires electricity, 2. Participants will respond to questions about the s/he must bring a 25' extension cord. content and quality of the LEAP Report as part of G. Participants will not be permitted to compete without the LEAP interview, which will be conducted as an electronic device for presentation. part of the semifjnalist presentation. H. A table (approximately six feet [6'] long) and a 3. Specifjc LEAP Report regulations can be found in projection screen will be provided by national TSA for the LEAP Program section of this guide and on the participant use, as needed. TSA website. I. Participant scores are penalized one (1) point per ten (10)-second interval for speaking over or under the EVALUATION allotted time. 1. The quality of the presentation 1. The same penalty is used for set-up and 2. Appropriate use of a slide deck takedown. 3. The content and quality of the LEAP Report and 2. Set-up time begins when the participant is called interview into the room and ends when the participant is Refer to the offjcial rating form for more information. ready to deliver the presentation; takedown time begins when the presentation is concluded and ends when the participant has all devices ready to STEM INTEGRATION exit the room. This event aligns with the STEM educational standards of 3. The presentation time starts when the presentation Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. begins and ends when the presentation is concluded. CAREERS RELATED TO THIS EVENT J. No observers are allowed in the event or preparation • Broadcast media specialist rooms during heats, although they are allowed to sit in • Lawyer the audience of the performance during the fjnals. • Management consultant 1. No talking or gesturing is permitted. • Motivational speaker 2. Observers are NOT allowed to enter or leave • Public relations executive during a presentation. 3. There is no applause until the presentation has concluded. 4. No form of visual recording (such as photographic or video) or audio recording by any observer (including family, friends, or advisors of the participants) is permitted. 234 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2019 and 2020 National TSA Conferences
Participant/Team ID# �������������������������������������������������������������������������������� PREPARED Go/No Go Specifjcations PRESENTATION • Before judging the entry, ensure that the items below are present; indicate presence with a check mark in the box. • If an item is missing, leave the box next to the item blank 2019 & 2020 OFFICIAL RATING FORM and place a check mark in the box labeled ENTRY NOT EVALUATED. HIGH SCHOOL • If a check mark is placed in the ENTRY NOT EVALUATED box, the entry is not to be judged. Judges: Using minimal (1-4 points), adequate (5-8 points), or exemplary (9-10 points) performance levels as a guideline in the rating form, record the A slide deck is present. scores earned for the event criteria in the column spaces to the right. The Items required to execute the slide deck are present. X1 or X2 notation in the criteria column is a multiplier factor for determining Completed LEAP Report is present. the points earned. (Example: an “adequate” score of 7 for an X1 criterion = ENTRY NOT EVALUATED 7 points; an “adequate” score of 7 for an X2 criterion = 14 points.) A score of zero (0) is acceptable if the minimal performance for any criterion is not met. Record scores DOCUMENTATION (30 points) spaces below. in the column Minimal performance Adequate performance Exemplary performance CRITERIA 1-4 points 5-8 points 9-10 points Introduction The introduction is weak, with little The introduction is adequate and The introduction is efgective, efgort made to highlight and/or creates a general level of interest. stimulating, and inspires observers. (X1) generate interest and enthusiasm for the topic. Body The body of the presentation is The body of the presentation is The body of the presentation poorly organized; the content does somewhat clear and efgective and speech is clear, efgective, and (X1) not properly cover or represent the creates an interesting premise. delivered in an exceptionally topic theme. interesting manner; the presentation is memorable. The conclusion fails to summarize The conclusion adequately The conclusion is efgective, Conclusion or clarify the information provided in summarizes the content and theme interesting, and memorable; it fully (X1) the presentation. of the presentation topic. brings fjnality to the presentation. DOCUMENTATION SUBTOTAL (30 points) STAGE PRESENCE (30 points) spaces below. Record scores in the column Minimal performance Adequate performance Exemplary performance CRITERIA 1-4 points 5-8 points 9-10 points Appearance Participant’s appearance is Participant’s appearance is Participant’s appearance is unprofessional, sloppy, and adequate, appropriate, and exceptional, appropriate, and (X1) inappropriate. somewhat professional. professional. Confjdence Participant appears nervous during Participant is generally poised, Participant “commands” the room, presentation; poor posture, poor displays eye contact, and is and is exceptionally poised, (X1) eye contact, and lack of confjdence confjdent, with little sign of confjdent, and positive. are evident. nervousness. 235 Technology Student Association (TSA) High School Competitive Events Guide for the 2019 and 2020 National TSA Conferences
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