Rules
* A single static PowerPoint slide is permitted. No slide transitions, animations or 'movement' of any descriptions are allowed. The slide is to be presented from the beginning of the oration.
* No additional electronic media (e.g. sound and video files) are permitted.
* No additional props (e.g. costumes, musical instruments, laboratory equipment) are permitted.
* Presentations are limited to 3 minutes maximum and competitors exceeding 3 minutes are disqualified.
* Presentations are to be spoken word (i.e., no poems, raps or songs).
* Presentations are to commence from the stage or other designated stage area. DURING COVID, this will be on camera via Zoom.
* Presentations are considered to have commenced when a presenter starts their presentation through either movement or speech.
* The decision of the adjudicating panel is final.