Neftaly Scoring Criteria Matrix

Here’s a detailed Neftaly Scoring Criteria Matrix to help judges score competition entries systematically and transparently:

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Neftaly Scoring Criteria Matrix

Criteria	Description	Weight (%)	Score Range	Weighted Score (Score × Weight)
Creativity & Originality	Uniqueness and imaginative quality of the work	30%	1 to 10
Relevance to Theme	How closely the entry aligns with the competition theme	25%	1 to 10
Writing Quality	Grammar, vocabulary, clarity, style, and flow	20%	1 to 10
Emotional Impact	Ability to engage and evoke emotions in the reader	15%	1 to 10
Structure & Organization	Logical flow, coherence, pacing, and presentation	10%	1 to 10

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Instructions for Judges:

1. Score each criterion from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).
2. Multiply the score by the weight percentage (expressed as decimal, e.g., 30% = 0.30).
3. Sum all weighted scores to get the total score (maximum 10).

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Example:

Criteria	Weight	Score	Weighted Score
Creativity & Originality	0.30	8	2.4
Relevance to Theme	0.25	9	2.25
Writing Quality	0.20	7	1.4
Emotional Impact	0.15	8	1.2
Structure & Organization	0.10	7	0.7
Total Score			7.95 / 10

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