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MISL Novice Workshop Tournament
General information This is a College tournament in Online. View manager contact information Saturday, September 27, 2025 MISL Novice-ish** Virtual Workshop and Tournament
OCC and the Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League would like to invite you to our FREE VIRTUAL MISL Novice-ish** Tournament and Workshop on Saturday, September 27th from 9:30 AM to 4:15 PM. Novices or “novices in an event/genre” are encouraged to join us!
**ELIGIBILITY for the MISL Mini: Anyone who is an undergraduate (has not received a BA or a BS degree) can compete. We are attempting to make this a ‘newer’ student tournament. So, while your students do not need to be novices, they should not be seasoned veterans who have mastered the event. However, if you have an interpretation student who hasn’t tried impromptu yet, have them try it here! If you have a second-year student or a varsity member who has never tried a limited prep event, then this may be the time! (This might include a student who is still a novice or who has competed in an event and has not yet made it to a final round.) The day is split into two sections. In the morning, we’ll offer a tournament that includes five events: Informative, Persuasion, Impromptu, Prose, and Dramatic Interpretation rounds. In the afternoon, students are welcome to participate in interactive workshops. We have also included some instructional overview videos. (Linked below) These videos will help students to understand the three main types of events: public address, limit preparation, and interpretation. Students are encouraged to watch the videos prior to participating in the workshops, but watching the videos is not necessary for participation.
Our tournament will be hosted using Zoom and SpeechWire.com. Students and judges MUST register with SpeechWire.com to participate. Because this event is free, there are some limitations.
Michigan schools need a clean judge for each 6 entries. Students should enter no more than 3 events.
The first three Non-Michigan schools are also welcome to join us with up to three total entries, and the following parameters apply: The first entry is free, and no judge is needed! If two entries are made, a judge is needed for ONE round If 3 entries are made, a judge is needed for TWO rounds.
All students competing in the novice-ish competition must attend all three competition rounds on Saturday, September 27th. Competing students are encouraged to join the workshops. Spectators (prospective students, family, educators) are welcome to attend all or any part of the day. Please feel free to contact us with any questions or concerns. We look forward to seeing you!
Carole Bennett Dr. Ryan Rigda MISL Executive Director MISL Individual Events Director MISL Mini Novice-ish Director Saginaw Valley State Oakland Community College rsrigda@svsu.edu cabennet@oaklandcc.edu Cell: (989) 737-6362 Cell- 734-709-7964
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Saturday, September 27th 9:30AM Rd. I (Prose, Informative, Persuasion, DI, Impromptu) 10:45AM Rd. II (Prose, Informative, Persuasion, DI, Impromptu) 12:00PM Rd. III (Prose, Informative, Persuasion, DI, Impromptu)
1:00 – 1:30 Break
1:30-1:50 PM Brown Bag Lunch and General Round Table (The General Round Table about Forensics that will allow students and coaches to ask questions about forensics and meet each other. Please feel free to eat your lunch during the session. We hope you can join us in the main Zoom room.)
1:50 – 2:00 Break
2:00-2:30PM Interpretation Workshop hosted by Carole Bennett (OCC) – If possible, have students watch the MISL Interpretation Workshop video prior to joining. It may be helpful, but it is not required. Informational video from 2024: (19 min.) https://youtu.be/vDjmRCsrxfY?si=iEJg-kSBhXafQ1Z_&t=1 (Prose, Dramatic Interpretation/DI, Poetry, Programmed Oral Interpretation/POI, Duo)
2:30-3:00PM Public Address Workshop hosted by TBD -– If possible, have students watch the MISL Public Address (PA) Workshop video prior to joining. It may be helpful, but it is not required. Informational video from 2025 (23min.): https://youtu.be/_PA_pU7hW2g (Informative, Persuasion, CA/Communication Analysis/Rhetorical Criticism, After Dinner Speaking/ADS)
3:00-3:15PM Break
3:15-3:45PM Limited Prep Workshop hosted by Ryan Rigda (SVSU) – If possible, have students watch the MISL Limited Preparation (LP) Workshop video prior to joining. It may be helpful, but it is not required. Informational video from 2024 Workshop (28 min.): https://youtu.be/fbmAGIlod8E?si=oMFvLeOikXYQcP1P&t=3 (Impromptu, Extemporaneous/Extemp)
Awards on Zoom at 3:45
GENERAL INFORMATION ENTRIES & JUDGES: Entries should be received by Tuesday, September 24th at 5:00 PM via Speechwire.com. Each Michigan school should provide one qualified judge for every 6 slots entered. If you cannot get a clean judge, please let us know because we may be able to work something out! Non-Michigan schools will need a judge registered for their one or two rounds. If one doesn’t already exist, coaches will need to create a team account on Speechwire. Clean judges should not have taught nor coached your students in any way. Additionally, clean judges must not have competed in the last 2 years. Please let us know of any other judging conflicts. Judges must possess a baccalaureate degree or its equivalent or have completed four (4) years of collegiate competition. Judges who cannot judge may be asked to help w/tab, Zoom, & more. COMPETING VIA ZOOM: Competitors may want to ensure they are using a strong WIFI signal and have a neutral background. If you are joining via cellphone, participants may need to download zoom app before the tournament to ensure participation in the workshops. FEES:
MISL Mini Fees for Michigan Schools: Covered entries: FREE Uncovered entries: $10 Workshops are FREE MISL Dues: $30 (May also be paid at Fall MISL)
MISL Mini Fees for Non-Michigan Schools: First entry: FREE and no judge is required Second and third covered entries: FREE, but a judge for one or two rounds is required Workshops are FREE
AWARDS: Certificates will be e-mailed to the top six persons in each event, and they will be announced at the conclusion of the event via e-mail/SpeechWire. As per Michigan Intercollegiate Speech League bylaws, sweeps points are counted differently for Michigan and Non-Michigan Schools.
ZOOM INFORMATION: https://oaklandcc.zoom.us/j/340770469 Password: 12902025 MISL Mini NOVICE EVENT DESCRIPTIONS
IMPROMPTU - Each contestant will receive quotations, editorial cartoons or objects, and they will have seven minutes to divide between preparation and speaking. It is suggested that the contestant's speaking time be at least three minutes. Judges usually expect an introduction, body, and conclusion. INFORMATIVE - Each contestant will deliver an original, factual speech to fulfill the general purpose of informing the audience. Visuals may or may not be used to supplement and/or reinforce the message. The speech should be delivered from memory. At this tournament, screen sharing is allowed, so PowerPoint will be an option! Time limit is ten minutes maximum. PERSUASIVE - Each contestant will deliver an original, factual speech to fulfill the general purpose of persuading the audience. Visuals may or may not be used to supplement and/or reinforce the message. The speech should be delivered from memory. At this tournament, screen sharing is allowed, so PowerPoint will be an option! Time limit is ten minutes maximum. PROSE - Each contestant is to prepare and deliver one 8-10 min. selection of prose. (Plays/poetry are not eligible.) If more than one selection is used, original transitions could be used as needed. Limited movement is acceptable. The time limit includes introductions. Manuscripts required. DRAMATIC INTERPRETATION (DI) – This event must use material from the stage, screen or radio. The performer can represent one or more characters and must use a manuscript. Maximum time limit – 10 minutes, including an original introduction.
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