ICE Inspire Judging Criteria

1.1 Please refer to the Terms and Conditions of Entry for further details. 1.2 Any teams not adhering to the terms and conditions may be disqualified.1.3 Entries will be judged in accordance with the criteria in the table below by

a judging panel formed from local industry representatives and ICE staff. 1.4 Each criterion will be marked out of 10 and a total score awarded. 1.4 The percentage in brackets indicates the weighting of the category towards the final

score.1.5 The panel of judges will make the final decision.

Poster and VideoCriteria Description

1. Research and Background(30%)

Quality and amount of research and background information included and displayed.

Judges will be looking for understanding of the various branches of Civil Engineering and the impact civil engineering has on everyday life. The best submissions will display a thorough understanding of what civil engineering is.

Higher marks awarded for evidence that every team member has had a meaningful contribution.

2. Originality and Creativity(20%)

Original and creative ideas to produce an attractive and interesting submission.

Higher marks awarded for original ideas which promote careers in civil engineering in a new or innovative way.

3. Communication and Quality of Information(5%)

Clarity of message and accuracy of content.

Submission must be specific to civil engineering and clearly communicate what civil engineering is.

Higher marks awarded for clear communication of the key message of the advert. Accuracy and quality of the information presented with minimal mistakes in grammar or spelling.

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4. Broad Application(5%)

Broad range of careers available within civil engineering explored or included in the advert, for example sustainability, environment, health and safety, structural, geotechnical (and many more).

Higher marks awarded for consideration of a range of careers available within the industry and understanding of careers available.

5. Presentation(5%)

Overall look of the advert and ability to attract the attention of the target audience.

6. Inspiration(20%)

Ability of the advert to inspire young people to consider a career in civil engineering.

Written AnswerCriteria Description

1 Research and background(5%)

Higher marks awarded for evidence that every team member has had a meaningful contribution.

2 Quality of answer(5%)

3 Length of answer(2.5%)

Maximum length of 500 words ±10%.

4 Quality of writing(2.5%)

Minimal grammar and spelling mistakes. Clear message.

General Scoring Matrix

Excellent 9-10Very good 7-8Average 5-6Below average

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