Judging Criteria
  • Originality of your argument and ideas
  • Relatability of your idea or topic with today’s issues
  • Linking your argument to Islamic thought and beliefs:
    • Is religious content integrated and utilized appropriately?
    • Is the topic connected to religious principles and positions?
  • Organization of your ideas and thoughts:
    • Easy to follow
    • Talk is clear and presents arguments well and effectively
    • Introduction and conclusion are clear
  • Presentation and speaking skills:
    • Proper eye contact with the audience
    • Appropriate body language, voice and poise
    • Talk is paced well and presented in under 8 minutes
    • Presentation slides are organized, formatted well and used effectively
  • Ability to engage the audience without reading from a script or slide deck
  • Sources are accurately cited and there is authenticity in the resources used.