Eleventh International Convention on Students' Imece (QC) Circles 2008

Turkey First Circular: Information
Theme: "PEACE AT HOME, PEACE IN THE WORLD"
Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK

Rules & Regulations


STREAM–A: CASE STUDY PRESENTATION

1. The participants are requested to restrict themselves to the time schedule. The presentation should be supported by a min.10 and max.20-slide power point presentation.
2. Each team is allotted a time slot of 20 minutes.
3. This time includes the following activities:

a. Introduction by the moderator
b. Setting up of the stage
c. Presentation
d. Concluding remarks by the moderator
e. Questions from the floor
f.  Presentation of souvenir to the team by the organizers
g. Photo session

4. In view of the above, the teams are advised to plan their presentation within 15 minutes. All teams are requested to co-operate with the organizers to adhere to the time schedule.
5. A warning bell will be rung after 13 minutes and final bell will be rung denoting the end of the presentation.
6. Upon ringing of the warning bell, the team should immediately round off the presentation.
7. The maximum number of participants in the Case Study Presentation must not exceed TEN. 
PRIZES: Ishikawa Award (1st), Deming Award (2nd),  Juran Award (3rd)

STREAM–B: COLLAGE COMPETITION

1. The exact topic shall be given on the spot and shall revolve round the above themes.
2. TWO participants shall represent each institution.
3. Time allotted will be 2 hours.
4. The participants shall present one Collage collectively to project the given theme.
5. Participants are free to use any material for the extra effects to their project.
6. At the venue, the organizers will provide only black/ white card sheets (4x3 Feet), as per the choice of the participants. The soft boards will also be provided for display.
7. Marks will be awarded for creativity, innovation, neatness and interpretation of the theme. 
PRIZES: Best Collage Trophy, First Runners Up Trophy, Second Runners Up Trophy

STREAM–C: DEBATE COMPETITION

1. Each team will be represented by TWO speakers, one speaking for the motion and other against the motion.
2. Each speaker will be allowed to present his/ her views within three minutes.
3. A warning buzzer will be sounded after two and a half minutes. A final buzzer will be sounded indicating the end of the stipulated time.
4. Marks will be deducted if the speaker exceeds the time limit of 3 minutes.
5. A lively refutation for approximately 2 minutes will follow each speech with interjection from the participants.
6. Marks will be awarded on the basis of content, diction, delivery and arguments.
PRIZES:  Best Speaker For the Motion, Best Speaker Against The Motion, Best Debating Team & Runners' Up Trophy  (FOUR PRIZES)

STREAM–D: POSTER AND SLOGAN COMPETITION

1. Each team will be represented by TWO participants.
2. The participants shall work collectively to present an attractive poster with slogan to project the topic.
3. Time allotted will be 2 hours.
4. Participants must bring their own poster colors and brushes.
5. At the venue the organizers will provide white card sheets (4x3 feet). Soft boards will also be provided for display.
6. The poster will be judged on the basis of creativity, neatness, originality and interpretation of the topic.
7. After the display, these posters shall be retained by the organizers. 
PRIZES: Best Poster & Slogan Trophy, First Runners Up Trophy, Second Runners Up Trophy

STREAM–E: SKIT COMPETITION

1. Each team will be represented by a minimum of FIVE participants and a maximum of TEN participants.
2. Each team will be given 15 minutes for actual presentation and 5 minutes to arrange the stage.
3. The participants are advised to use the least number of props. Only commonly available props shall be provided by the organizers on prior notice.
4. The teams are advised to restrict themselves to the allotted time.
5. Participants are requested to arrange for their costumes themselves.
6. Organizers will provide hand mikes, collar mikes and standing mikes as per the requirement of the teams on prior notice of one day.
7. Marks will be awarded for innovation, acting, originality and dialogue delivery. 
PRIZES: Best Team Performance, First Runners Up Team, Second Runners Up Team, Best Performance (MALE), Best Performance (FEMALE)

STREAM–Z: PAPER PRESENTATION

1. Please submit the abstract of the technical papers along with a 100 words bio-data and max. 250 words Abstract.
2. The paper should have a maximum of 8 pages inclusive of figures and tables.
3. Use only A-4 size paper with Arial 12 font size. Laser typing machine is suggested for printing. A soft copy can be sent by e-mail, preferably in the MS Word Format.         
4. The manuscript should not be folded or damaged and must be accompanied by the soft copy on CD.
5. Each participant will be allotted a maximum of 15 minutes for presentation.
 PRIZES: Each participant shall be given a “Presenter Certificate” and a “Momentum”.

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS

1. For Stream ‘A’(Case Study Presentation)  there is no age bar and Stream ‘Z’(Paper Presentation)  is reserved for Adult Delegates.
2. In stream B, C, D and E  only students of Class VII, VIII, IX, X, XI and XII can participate.
3. It is not essential for any team to participate in all the events.
4. Participants of the events being held on the same day must be different.
5. Medium of Convention is mainly English.