How do you judge a speech?

Style

1. Voice: Did the participant speak clearly and not ‘read’?
2. Fluency: Smooth delivery? Good pace?
3. Body Language: Did the participant maintain good posture and eye contact? Did the participant use facial and hand gestures?
4. Eloquence: Did the participant show interest and enthusiasm for the topic?

How do you judge a debate?

Typical categories for assessment ask you consider if the competitor:

1. Directly addressed the topic.
2. Understood the basic issue.
3. Clearly explained their position.
4. Made a convincing case, complete with specific evidence.
5. Explained the other side’s weaknesses.
6. Responded directly to the other side’s critique.

What do ranks mean in speech and debate?

Ranks are the ordinal ranking of each debater in the round, from 1 (best) to 4 (worst). 3. Speaker points and ranks indicate what each debater contributed individually to winning (or failing to win) the round.

How do you comment on a good speech?

Sentences

1. Thank you for your helpful comments.
2. Thank you for your enlightening speech.
3. I appreciated your lecture and felt as if you were speaking directly to me.
4. Please accept our thanks for a great presentation.
5. Thank you for speaking to us this week.
6. We thank you for your stimulating speech.

What are the criteria for a good debate?

Organized series of questions. No speech-making or arguing….Organization:

• Effective introduction & conclusion.
• Well structured.
• Logical & coherent.
• Development of theme.
• Smooth transition from issue to issue.
• Effective use of time.
• Co-ordination with colleagues.

How do you judge?

The secret is to reserve judgment and take your time. Observe them in certain situations; look at how they react. Listen to them talking, joking, laughing, explaining, complaining, blaming, praising, ranting, and preaching. Only then will you be able to judge their character.

What are merit points in debate?

Merit points reward and encourage members to use their skills to improve their schools and communities. Points are entered by an advisor or coach with designated permissions via their NSDA Account. Students may earn up to 75 points before becoming members.

What are speaker points in debate?

Speaker Points & Speaker Awards Abbreviation – Speaks In debate, students are given points each round based upon their speaking ability in relation to the others in the round. Speaker points are on a 25-30 scale.

How do you appreciate someone’s speech?