Judging today? The short version
With your QR folder
- Scan the QR code on your folder with your phone camera.
- Type the code printed on the folder.
- If it shows your name, tap “Yes, I’m …”. If not, tap “No — someone else is judging” and enter your name and email.
- Watch every speaker. Write at least 3 points for each one as you go, and note their time.
- When everyone has gone, rank: tap 1st, 2nd and 3rd. Everyone else is 4th.
- Write one line about how you ranked the room.
- Type your name, press Submit, and confirm each speaker when the ballot reads them back.
Scores
- 1st is always 100.
- Everyone else gets 80–99, each number once.
- 75–79 is only for misconduct. Tick the misconduct box first.
Time signals
- Ask each speaker if they want signals. Cards or fingers are both fine.
- Show the minutes left, then ½ for 30 seconds left, then Time.
- Write the time on the ballot. Times are a range. The judge notes the time; whether it affects the rank is up to the judge.
If you’re stuck
- “Scoring for this round isn’t open yet”: wait for the tab room to open scoring, then press Continue again.
- Code doesn’t match: check the code on the folder and try again.
- A speaker hasn’t shown up: hear everyone else, then wait a few minutes. Still missing? Tell the tab room before you submit.
- No signal: keep writing. Your ballot saves on your phone. Submit when you have signal.
- Phone died: take the folder to the tab room. They’ll take your ranks on paper.
- Lost your place: scan the folder again and type the code. Your work is saved.
- Folder already claimed or not active: go to the tab room.
In the room
- Don’t tell speakers their rank or score.
- Don’t discuss the round with anyone.
- Return the folder to the tab room when you’re done.
Today
- Tab room: ______________________
- Wi-Fi: ______________________
Practice first: mispeechhub.com/resources/practice-ballot