SENIOR
BOARDS INFORMATION
THESE TIPS ARE ONLY
SUGGESTIONS,
YOU MAY ALTER AS YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE.
v BE PROFESSIONALÑIN DRESS AND LANGUAGE
v BE ON TIME
v BE RELAXED
v BE SURE TO REVIEW THE SCORING RUBRIC FROM THE MANUAL
v BE PREPARED TO ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM JUDGES
v INTRODUCTION
o Introduce yourself with a preview of your speechÑuse an attention getter (1 MINUTE)
v PAPER INFORMATION
o Discuss your thesis, development, learning about topicÑwhat was the best part of the process, etc. (2 MINUTES)
v LINK TO PROJECT
o Explain the connection and personal value/selection of project (1 MINUTE)
v EXPLAIN YOUR PROJECT
o What is your project, use specifics/details of the project process, all the valuable learning the happened during each phase, explain what made you so frustrated, proud, excited, sad, etc. The judges wonÕt have time to formally read your portfolio, so tell them all about it (4 MINUTES)
v EXPLAIN YOUR STRETCH
o Talk about how you stretched and grew as and indvidual during the project process, what this told you about yourself, why this is important to future seniors, what advice you would give others about the projectÑor discuss the shortcomings you felt about the process (1 MINUTE)
v CONCLUSION
o End with a fantastic clincher/impact (30 SECONDS)
v TRANSITIONS
v LANGUAGE CHOICE
v EYE CONTACT
v VOICE
v POSTURE/GESTURES
v USE OF VISUAL
o DonÕt read the powerpoint
o Utilize as backup and a guide
o Be sure to incorporate any visuals within your speech