Intermediate

Hackathon Judge Report

Evaluate a hackathon project like a rigorous judge: criteria scoring, evidence checks, and structured feedback.

5 steps15 verify checks30-60 minutes per projectWorks with: emergent · chatgpt · claude · cursor

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The Route

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Set up the rubric

Fix the criteria and standards before seeing any project.

3 checks 02

Use the project hands-on

Judge the product, not the pitch - use it like a real user.

3 checks 03

Score with evidence

Apply the rubric with receipts for every number.

3 checks 04

Write actionable feedback

Feedback the team can use beats generic praise.

3 checks 05

Calibrate across projects

Consistency is fairness - normalize before finalizing.

3 checks

Every step ends at a Verify Gate. Do not continue until every check passes.

Context Pack

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Context Pack

PROJECT CONTEXT:
I need to evaluate hackathon projects (or my own, as a judge would) with fair scoring and useful feedback.

GOAL:
Produce a rigorous judge report: criteria-based scores with evidence, functionality verification, and actionable feedback.

REQUIREMENTS:
- Scoring against the stated criteria with weights
- Hands-on functionality verification, not demo-trust
- Evidence noted per score
- Structured feedback: strengths, issues, potential
- Comparable, consistent scoring across projects

CONSTRAINTS:
- Scores require observed evidence
- Judge what exists, not what is promised
- Same rubric applied identically to every project

DEFINITION OF DONE:
- Every criterion scored with evidence notes
- The app was actually used, not just watched
- Feedback is specific enough to act on
- Scores are consistent and comparable

COMMON FAILURES TO AVOID:
- Scoring from the demo video alone
- Halo effects from polished pitches masking dead apps
- Vague feedback ('great job, needs polish')
- Inconsistent standards between the first and last project judged

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