Configure score sets

Score sets control the judging mode used in your program and determine what judges see when evaluating an entry. You can configure multiple score sets to run different stages of judging—even at the same time. At least one score set is required to configure judging.

To learn how score sets work, see: How do score sets work?

While every mode has different settings within the score set, some settings are common across all judging modes.

To create a score set:

  1. In the Manage workspace go to Judging > Settings > Score sets 
  2. Click New score set
  3. Enter a Score set name
  4. Choose a judging mode
  5. In the 'Rules' box, define your specifications—these options vary by judging mode
  6. Click Save

Additional options can be configured to fine tune your setup. 

Details tab

The 'Details' tab includes settings that apply across all judging modes.

Setting Description
Confidentiality agreement Show a confidentiality agreement to judges when they first access the score set. Choose the default template or create your own in Settings > Content > Content blocks.
Role registration form Select an additional registration form to capture extra user information when users register for another role. Create the role registration form first and choose it from the drop-down.

Display tab

The 'Display' tab controls how judging information is presented.

Setting Description
Field visibility Show or hide fields based on what judges need to see. See Control field and attachment visibility for judges for more information.
Content block Choose a content block to provide instructions for judges. 
Category quick filter Provide a filtering option for categories assigned to judges.
Order entries Control the order in which entries appear for judges. Options include randomly for every judge, by entry ID, category then entry ID, entry name, category then entry name, category then random.
Score shown to judges Display raw scores or their weighted values. See Scoring criteria for more information.
List length default Choose how many entries appear per page for judges. Options include 10, 25, 50 and 100.
Layout default Choose between a default list or grid view.
Image layout Choose between mixed layout or visual content layout. Visual content displays media in sequence and does not follow scoring criteria alignment.
Abstention and conflict of interest Allow judges to abstain from judging with optional commenting or declare a conflict of interest. 
Commenting Allow judges to leave comments on entries or specific criteria. Comments can be internal, shared between judges or shared with entrants.
Attachments Control whether attachments are displayed for judges.
Referee Display the name or email of referees associated with an entry. Applies only if referee review is enabled.
Images Choose to display file information and / or a gallery of images from fields.
Slideshow Provide a slideshow view of images and videos in a new browser tab for media-heavy programs.
Score matrix Show judges a pop-up list of their assigned entries with score breakdowns for each criterion.
Display Provide judges with the entry name, entrant name, a judging PDF with optional scoring boxes, and duplicate entries count or list. 
Searchable fields Add fields to the judging search filter. Judges can search by category, chapter, status, and any added fields.
Download Allow judges to bulk download their assignments.
Cover image Display a cover image or logo for judges who have multiple score sets.

See detailed guides on configuring different judging modes:

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