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A CLARIFICATION OF THE ENVIROTHON JUDGING SHEET
In order to get more consistent judging the following guidelines have
been prepared. In general the point values can be interpreted as follows
(see a more detailed analysis for each category below):
0-Not at all.
1-Major misconceptions and gaps; ineffective, inadequate, inappropriate.
2-Some misconceptions and flaws; minimally effective, somewhat appropriate.
3-Complete and accurate; effective, adequate and appropriate.
4-Complete, very detailed, logical, ideas well supported and well organized;
highly effective, all details appropriate.
5-Profound, in-depth, done in an insightful manner; extremely effective,
points to a most effective strategy.
AN EXPANSION OF EACH SECTION OF THE JUDGING SHEET:
PART I: PREPARATION AND PRESENTATION OF THE PLAN (30 POINTS MAX)
A. How well did the presentation address or identify:
- The interrelationship between the environment, natural resources, and
different natural resource management strategies?
0-Not at all
1-Major flaws or misconceptions in the interrelationships
2-Identified most of the key interrelationships but had some
misconceptions or gaps
3-Identified key interrelationships appropriately and adequately, along
with appropriate management strategies.
4-Presents major and minor interrelationships and management strategies in
a clear and effective manner with supporting evidence.
5-Addresses all interrelationships and develops a most effective
combination of management strategies in a logical, insightful and well
defended manner addressing all aspects of the problem.
- All the different players/interest groups affected by the problem?
0-No players identified
1-Only one or two players identified with major flaws in their interests
or who is affected.
2-Most of the players and their interests presented with some
misconceptions or gaps.
3-All the major players identified appropriately with their viewpoints
accurately expressed.
4-Major and minor players identified and their interests are accurately
expressed in a well organized manner.
5-Very comprehensive analysis of the players and their needs and
interests,done in a well organized and insightful manner clearly conveying
the complexity of the issue. Done in a clear and very logical
presentation.
The judging criteria for section 3-5 is similar. Use the following
criteria for these sections: 3-5. How well did the presentation address or
identify (3-The major natural resources areas (aquatics, forestry, soils,
wildlife), 4-current issues, 5-the specific environmental problem (the oral
problem))?
0-None at all
1-Many of the issues involved are not covered or major misconceptions in
addressing these issues.
2-All main issues (where appropriate) are addressed but there are
misconceptions or gaps in how they are addressed.
3-All key issues (where appropriate) are addressed in an adequate manner.
4-Major and minor issues affected (where appropriate) are addressed in a
detailed and appropriate and logical manner with support information.
5-All major and minor issues affected (where appropriate) are addressed in
a multidisciplinary manner. The analysis is profound, in-depth, done in
an insightful manner. All issues addressed are done utilizing the most
effective strategies.
B. Were references and resources cited in the team presentation?
0-None cited
1-Only one or two sources are cited or citations are inappropriate for
their use.
2-Several resources cited however there are gaps in the citations
3-Four or five resources cited and used appropriately.
4-Adequate resources cited from several different viewpoints supporting
the major points of the presentation
5-All points supported with citations from many different viewpoints.
Citations and resources used shows in-depth research and a desire to
investigate all major areas of concern. Citations listed in an organized
fashion.
PART II APPLICATION OF DATA (30 POINT MAXIMUM)
The format of the judging in section A-D is very similar. For sections
A-D judges can use the following criteria: (A-political,
B-ecological/environmental, C-economic, D-social and cultural issues.) A-D.
The team demonstrated a solid understanding of (A-political,
B-ecological/environmental, C-economic, D-social and cultural) issue(s)
related to the problem.
0-No (A-political, B-ecological/environmental, C-economic, D-social and
cultural issues) issues
considered.
1-Only a few considerations are mentioned or their understanding of the
issues has major flaws.
2-Most of the major considerations are presented and addressed, however
there are some
misconceptions or gaps in the presentation.
3-All the major considerations are identified and addressed in an
appropriate manner.
4-A detailed presentation of the considerations is given in a well
supported and organized
manner. A high level of understanding is also exhibited in the question
and answer period.
5-The analysis of the issues is very complete, in-depth. These issues
are presented in well
thought-out and insightful manner which shows a complete understanding
of the considerations
and how they should be addressed. A high level of understanding is also
exhibited in the
questions and answer period.
E. The team presented ONE
viable solution to the problem addressing the
resource issue.
0-No plan presented.
1-The plan has major flaws and
is inadequate or inappropriate.
2-The
plan presented has numerous minor flaws with gaps in the topics it
addresses.
3-The
plan addresses all the key concerns and provides a reasonable solution to
the problem.
4-The
plan provided covers the concerns of the problem very completely, and is
presented
in
a detailed, logical and well organized manner.
5-The
plan provided addresses all the aspects of the problem in an elegant,
in-depth manner.
The solution developed is insightful and is very
effective, and efficient.
F. Solution in the presentation has potential to be applied or
implemented with long term
sustainability to natural resources.
0-No solution is provided.
1-The solution presented is unrealistic or has major misconceptions or
flaws.
2-The solutions presented is somewhat workable but contains some
misconceptions or flaws.
3-The solution presented is workable and presents solutions to
short-term and long-term
problems. The solution is adequate and accurate. It covers all the
major areas of concerns.
4-The solution presented is very complete and realistic. It provides
for the long-term
sustainability of natural resources cost effectively and addresses all
concerns.
5-The solution presented provides an insightful, multidisciplinary
approach to the problem.
All natural resource concerns are dealt with in a manner which allows
for short-term concerns
and long-term sustainability. The solution proposed clearly supports
how it addresses all the
concerns by utilizing the most effective alternative.
PART III QUALITY OF THE PRESENTATION (25 POINTS MAXIMUM)
A. Presentation was well organized with a clear introduction and strong
conclusion.
0-No introduction or conclusion.
1-Introduction and/or conclusion very hard to follow with very little
organization to the
presentation.
2-Introduction and/or conclusion are somewhat difficult to follow.
Minimal organization in the
rest of the presentations.
3-Clear introduction and strong conclusions. Adequate organization
throughout the
presentation.
4-Clear introduction and strong conclusion. The presentation has a very
logical flow and is
very well organized.
5-Excellent organization throughout. The presentation is very easy to
follow and compelling.
The organization enhances the understanding to keep one's attention
throughout the presentation.
B. Participants enhanced the presentation (eye contact, gestures, voice
inflection, originality,
exhibited professionalism, etc.).
0-No attempt to engage the audience-monotone voice, no eye contact, etc.
1-Very limited presentation skills for a majority of the presenters
leading to an ineffective
presentation.
2-Several of the presenters have limited presentation skills.
3-All the presenters do an adequate job of presentations using the
skills listed above.
4-All the presenters utilize good presentations skills leading to an
effective presentation.
5-Extremely effective presentation skills used appropriately in a
variety of ways leading to a
creative and highly effective presentation.
C. Visual aids were used to make major points and show conclusions.
(Visual aids should be
correct, eye appealing, readable, neat, etc.)
0-No visuals.
1-Visuals very unreadable, not neat, or contain major flaws in the
information.
2-Visuals contain minor flaws or do not convey the major points or
conclusions properly.
3-Visuals convey the major points and conclusions in an adequate manner,
no spelling errors,
readable, neat and appealing.
4-Visuals convey the major points and conclusions (including all the
features listed above) in a
particularly eye-catching manner.
5-Creative and very effective use of visuals to convey the major points
and conclusions.
Visuals greatly enhance the presentation and are used in a highly
appropriate manner.
D. Questions were answered logically and concisely by all team members
participating.
0-No questions answered.
1-Answers contain many major misconceptions or gaps.
2-Answers contain some misconceptions or flaws.
3-Answers are accurate and adequate. All the team members are involved
in answering the
questions.
4-Answers given by all the members are concise and organized in a
logical manner. All the
details are appropriate.
5-Questions are answered in an insightful manner (as well as being
logical and concise). The
answers show an in-depth understanding of the material.
E. Appearance of the team was professional and appropriate
for the conditions of the presentation.
0-No attempt was made to give a professional appearance.
1-Only one or two of the presenters were dressed appropriate
with shirts tucked in and no hats
2-Three or four of the presenters were dressed appropriate
with shirts tucked in and no hats.
3-All the presenters were dressed appropriate with shirts
tucked in, however did wear hats.
4-All the presenters were dressed appropriate with shirts
tucked in and no hats.
5-Extremely appropriate in a variety of ways leading to a
highly effective presentation.
PART IV REQUIRED ELEMENTS (15 POINTS)
A. Add up to five points for team member participation in presentation.
(Each team member gets 1 point for equal oral participation in the
presentation. (For each team member: 0-no participation, 1/2-limited
participation, 2-full participation.)
B. Add up to ten points if the presentation was accomplished in the
allotted time scale and the team made effective use of their time. (2
pt.-less than 1 minute, 4 pts.-2-3 mins., 6 pts.-4-6 mins., 8 pts.-6-7 mins.,
10 pts.-8-10 mins.)
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