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Members send in material according to the topic of the month.

The deadline is always 15th of the month. 

On 16th of the month, a compilation is sent to all members  with an end of the month deadline for return of  their remarks. 

Members Critique and Assess

Competition winners are determined by members’ votes. Entrants must submit a vote for their entry to be considered for placing but all members are encouraged to send their preferences, based on:

 Winner – 3 points

Second – 2 points

Third – 1 point.

Individuals are not allowed to grade their own submissions.

To provide support to entrants, members are strongly encouraged to send a short critique for each work, based on what works well and what could be improved. This feedback should be constructive and objective – always consider what opinions you would find it helpful to receive.

Results

Usually on the first of the following month the results, based on the total scores is circulated to members.  A compilation of  critiques is also sent to members. Members are then able to compare their judgement with their peers. 

Occasionally we run a parallel assessment by a single judge. Again members can compare their own perception against that of others and the single judge. The single judge’s assessment prevails.