PREPARED PRESENTATION

OVERVIEW

Participants deliver an oral presentation that includes audio and/or visual enhancement based on the theme for the current year's conference.

The theme for the 2006 conference is “TSA, Pathway to Tomorrow.”

PURPOSE

Develop and deliver a presentation using audio and/or visual support materials on an assigned topic.

E L I G I B I L I T Y

Entries are limited to three (3) individuals per state.

T I M E L I M I T S

A. Entries must be started and completed during the current school year.

B. Each presentation must be no less than three (3) minutes and no more than five (5) minutes.

C. A maximum of four (4) minutes is allowed for set up.

D. At the conclusion of the presentation, the participant must remove all materials within two (2) minutes.

ATTIRE

Professional dress as described in Competitive Events Attire is the minimum requirement.

Tips for success from past top placers include these: Sell yourself using eye contact, gestures, and a comfortable and clear speaking style. Be creative with fresh, unique ideas.

PROCEDURE

A. Participants report to the event area at the time and place stated in the conference program. Each participant signs up for a time which, depending on the number of participants, may be up to ninety (90) minutes later than the published start time of the event.

B. The event coordinator introduces each participant by number and in order of scheduled times. The schedule allows time for set-up and removal of materials.

C. No observers are allowed in the event or preparation rooms during heats, although they are allowed to sit in the audience of the performance during the finals. No talking or gesturing is permitted. Observers are NOT allowed to enter or leave during a presentation. THERE IS NO APPLAUSE UNTIL THE PRESENTATION HAS CONCLUDED.

D. A finalist list in random order is posted.

E. Finalists report to the event area at the time and place stated in the conference program. Each finalist signs up for a time, which may be up to sixty (60) minutes later than the published start time of the event.

F. Finalist presentations follow the same guidelines as above.

REGULATIONS

A. Each presentation must be the result of the participant's own efforts.

B. The topic for the Prepared Presentation event is the published theme of the current year's conference. Information about technology and TSA is appropriate as long as it relates to the published theme.

C. The presentation must include the use of audio and/or visual media materials.

D. Examples of the audio/visual materials may include but are not limited to:

1. Charts and graphs

2. Posters

3. Displays

4. Flip charts

5. Transparencies

6. Models

E. Participants are not allowed to hear other participants' presentations.

F. It is the participant’s responsibility to provide any audio/visual equipment needed for the presentation. If a participant is using equipment that requires electricity, s/he must bring a 25' extension cord.

G. An easel and a white background for a projection device are provided by national TSA.

H. Participant scores are penalized one point per ten (10) second interval for speaking over or under the allotted time. The same penalty is used for set-up and takedown. Time commences when the presentation begins.

EVALUATION

Evaluation is based upon the quality of the presentation and the appropriate use of audio/visual materials.