CONGRESS (CON)- PRESIDING OFFICER/CHAIR

Skill (Score between 0-2 for speaker points)

Explanation of Skill to be Demonstrated

Parliamentary Procedure

0      1     2

Clear in explaining protocols and rulings

Recognition

0      1      2

Fair and efficient in recognizing speakers and questioners, and maintains appropriate speaker precedence and recency

Control

0      1      2

Maintains decorum of delegates, and willing to rule dilatory motions/business out of order

Demeanor

0      1

Fosters a respectful, professional, and collegial atmosphere

Communication

0     1

Overall use of language, avoiding unnecessary verbiage

CONGRESS (CON)- SPEAKERS

Skill (Score between 0-2 for speaker points)

Explanation of Skill to be Demonstrated

Originality of Thought

0      1

Extent to which speech advances debate or merely repeats previously stated ideas; whether speaker refutes opposing arguments

Organization and Unity

0      1      2

While speeches that respond to other arguments advanced in the session are often spontaneous and extemporaneous, the speaker should attempt to organize ideas and have cohesiveness

Evidence and Logic

0      1      2

Cites credible sources and warrants claims accordingly that is relevant and supports claim/ideas

Delivery

0      1      2

Extemporaneous vs. reading a manuscript, seriousness of purpose, style and poise, articulation, inflection, enunciation

Answering Questions

0     1

Logic, reasonable, uses evidence when needed