E-SPEAKER CONTEST
Faculty of Engineering • University of Jaffna
Instructions & Rules
- A maximum of two participants from each batch may register for the E-Speaker Competition.
- The competition consists of two rounds, and all registered participants must take part in both rounds.
- Round 1 (Prepared Speech): Each participant chooses one topic from the 10 official topics provided below. Speaking duration is 8 minutes. Visual aids and props (PowerPoint presentations, posters, physical models) are permitted.
- Round 2 (Impromptu Speech): Topics will be announced on the spot. Participants will receive 30 minutes of preparation time and an allocated 5-minute speaking delivery window.
- Speeches must be delivered in a respectful, professional, and disciplined manner. Offensive language, inappropriate expressions, or discriminatory remarks are strictly prohibited.
- Participants must strictly adhere to the time limits (8 mins for Round 1, 5 mins for Round 2) without exceeding allocated speaking times.
- Evaluation criteria: Content & Structure (30%), Delivery (30%), Audience Connection (20%), Use of Visuals (10%), and Time Management (10%).
Rounds & Evaluation Framework
Round 1: 8-Minute Prepared Speech
Round 2: 5-Minute Impromptu (30 mins prep)
Batch Quota: Max 2 Participants per Batch
Presentation Aids: Permitted in Round 1
Topics for Round 1 (Prepared Speech)
- Powering a Nation, Beyond the Grid
- Human Ingenuity in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
- The Hidden Gold in Our Electronic Waste
- From Paddy Fields to Smart Fields
- Engineering a World Beyond Plastic
- Designing for a Planet That Is Changing
- Moving Forward Without Leaving Our Planet Behind
- The Brain Drain Paradox - Educating Talent, Exporting Dreams
- The Price of Progress - Growth Without Sacrificing Our Future
- Building Tomorrow - Technology for a Nation That Works for Everyone
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