Public Speaking CDE- Junior - Pa FFA

Public Speaking CDE- ConservationRules and RegulationsJim HoweOley Valley High SchoolThe Conservation Public Speaking Career Development Event will followthe same format as that for the Prepared Public Speaking CDE as outlined inthe National FFA CDE Handbook located athttp://www.ffa.org/programs/cde/html/cde_events.htm#ppsWith the following additions: The Conservation Public Speaking CDE willbe limited to FFA members currently enrolled in Agriculture Education classin grades 7 through 12.NOTE: Once a student competes in the Conservation Public Speaking CDE,they are no longer eligible to participate in the Junior Prepared PublicSpeaking CDE.Number of ContestantsThree (3) contestants from each of the four Regions may compete.Manuscripts1. Four typewritten or computer generated copies of the speech on 81/2”X 11” white bond paper with a cover page displaying the speechtitle; participant’s name, chapter, and date must be submitted and thatthe speech is for the Conservation Public Speaking Contest. Theformat should use 1” margins, and 10-12 characters per inch. Followthe American Psychological Association (APA) style manual fordeveloping references and bibliography. Do not bind, but place astaple in upper left corner. Manuscripts not meeting these guidelineswill be penalized.2. A complete, accurate, and up-to-date bibliography used in writing thespeech, MUST be included as part of the manuscript. All participantsin the Prepared Public Speaking Career Development Event shouldgive credit to others where any direct quotes, phrases, or special datesare used in the manuscript, in order not to be guilty of plagiarism.The Boards of National Officers and Directors of FFA at the October1960 meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, adopted the following:FFA State CDE 10/04 Public Speaking-Conservation - 1

“ A bibliography MUST be included as part of the public speaker’smanuscript, and any direct quotes from any source of informationmust be marked in “quotes” on the manuscript and be identified inthe bibliography. Failure to do so will automatically disqualify aparticipant. This applies to all events above the local level.”3. Each participant’s manuscript will be the result of his or her ownefforts. It is expected that the participant will take advantage of allavailable training facilities at their local school in developing theirspeaking ability. Facts and working data may be secured from anysource, but must be appropriately documented.4. Contestants may choose their own topic. The topic must relate to theconservation of soil, land, air, wildlife or water. Each contestant’sspeech is to be the result of his or her own efforts.EligibilityThe contest will be open to students enrolled in a course in agriculturaleducation during the school year immediately preceding the state contest.Previous first place winners in this contest are not eligible to compete asecond time in this contest.FFA State CDE- 10/04 Public Speaking-Conservation- 2

[ SAMPLE COVER PAGE ]My Great Green TractorByJohn J. DeereConservation Public Speaking CDEGreen FFA ChapterEastern RegionMine CountyJohn Doe, AdvisorFFA State CDE – 10/04 Public Speaking – Conservation- 3

PUBLIC SPEAKING - CONSERVATIONMax.Points 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8Content of Manuscript 200• Importance and appropriateness ofthe subject• Suitability of the material used• Accuracy of the statements• Evidence of purpose• Completeness and accuracy ofbibliographyManuscript Composition 100• Organization of contents• Unity of thought• Logical development• Language used• Sentence structure• Accomplishment of purposeconclusionVoice 100• Quality, pitch• Articulation• Pronunciation• ForceStage Presence 100• Personal appearance• Poise and body posture• Attitude, confidence, and personality• Ease before an audiencePower of Expression 100• Communicative ability including:fluency, emphasis, directness,sincerity• Conveyance of thought and meaningResponse to Questions* 300• Ability to answer the questions on thespeech, which are asked by thejudges, indicating originality, familiaritywith subject and ability to think quickly.General Effect 100• Extent to which the speech wasinteresting, understandable,convincing, pleasing and held attentionGross Total Points 1000Less Time Deduction**Net Total PointsContestant Ranking*Judges should meet prior to the event to prepare and clarify the types of questions to be asked.**1 point per second over, determined by the timekeepers.Section: _________ Flight: _________ Room: _________ Judge Signature: ______________________________FFA State CDE - 10/04 Public Speaking--Conservation - 4