24. Barriers to objectivity Don’t downgrade in one category because of performance in other category Reverse Halo Resist giving speakers high marks for anything other good performance Halo effect Don’t let feeling influence your judging Lets help the underdog Treat each speaker the same First or last speakers is the best JUDGES CHALLENGE BARRIER
25. CONTEST JUDGE Study them thoroughly Unfamiliar judging forms Set aside likes and dislikes Prejudice & personal preference Think about the norms of TMI. Club norms Never consider past success or failure Give some else a chance Judge the speech as if it’s the first time you have heard it Second time around JUDGES CHALLENGE BARRIER