National Day of Writing: Open Mic Judges’ Guidelines

Is the piece/performance under five (5) minutes?
Yes    No (not eligible for judging)

Originality/Content
a. Is the work original (the intellectual property of the reader/performer)?
b. Does the work have a fresh take on the subject matter?
c. Are the ideas of the work clear?
d. Is the work engaging to the audience?
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Form/Style
a. Does the work take a creative approach?
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Presentation
a. Does the author/artist have a clear sense of the audience?
b. Is the author/artist clear and audible?
c. Does the author/artist engage the audience?
d. Does the author/artist exhibit a clear sense of effort and interest in his/her work?
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Total Score: ____ / 30

Other General Guidelines

NOTE: The author/artist may enter only one (1) piece into each category.

It is the responsibility of the author/artist to ensure the presentation is performance
ready. This means that any additional equipment (laptops, musical instruments,
speakers, etc.) must be in working order and ready to go, and all materials need for
the presentation (written material, music, CDs, etc.) are present during the time of
the performance.  Work that has previously won a campus award is not eligible.

Gallery Judging

1. Does the work have a fresh take on the subject matter?
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2. Are the ideas of the work clear?
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3. Is the work engaging to the audience?
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