Monsignor Lyons Forensics Tournament
2019 — McSherrystown, PA/US
Congress
Event Description:
Directions: Rate each speech 1-6, with one being the worst and six being the best. Student congress speeches are rated on a speech by speech basis, so it is possible to give several sixes, fives, fours, etc. In other words, you are not ranking the students, just rating each speech individually.
Criteria: When rating each student, consider the following elements and provide comments in the spaces provided.
• Delivery: Is the speech clear? Is it persuasive? Does the speaker demonstrate poise?
• Originality of Thought: Does the speaker demonstrate that s/he has listened to others in the debate? Does the speech advance debate? Does the speaker respond to issues raised in the debate?
• Organization and Coherence: Does the speech ramble, or does it develop? Is the speech easy to follow? Are the speaker’s purpose and/or focus clear?
• Evidence and Logical Basis: How many sources are referenced? Are the sources credible? Does the speaker use logic in the development of arguments?