Debate Performance Evaluation Scorecard

Level of Impressiveness
Score Score
Needs COUNTRY 1 COUNTRY 2
Exceptional Very Good Average Poor
Criteria (5 Pts) (4 Pts) (3 Pts)
Improvement
(1 Pt) ___________ ___________
(2 Pts)
Content and Organization (50 pts)

- Logically arranged sequence of thoughts.

5 4 3 1
- Authoritative insights with proper citations. 2 _______ x 10 = _______ x 10 =
complete complete complete complete
- Sound and compelling arguments. complete
elements elements elements elements
- Well-substantiated arguments with clearly contextualized elements present _______ points _______ points
present present present present
examples/case studies.
- Meritorious arguments and counter-arguments.

Presentation and Delivery (10 pts)

- Appropriate use of language. 5 4 3 1

2 _______ x 2 = _______ x 2 =
- Well-modulated voice. complete complete complete complete
complete
- Confident posture and proper gestures. elements elements elements elements
elements present _______ points _______ points
- Acceptable pronunciation and enunciation. present present present present
- Commanding stage presence.

Teamwork and Consistency (20 pts)

- Properly identified and portrayed roles and functions. 5 4 3 1

2 _______ x 4 = _______ x 4 =
- Well-coordinated and non-redundant arguments. complete complete complete complete
complete
- Evident support system employed during interpellations. elements elements elements elements
elements present _______ points _______ points
- Ability to assert proposal without dominant contradictions. present present present present
- Connectivity in the language used and in the delivery of arguments.

Clarity and Responsiveness (20 pts)

- Smooth transition of arguments from start to end.

5 4 3 1
- Ability to qualify contextual discussions/propositions. 2 _______ x 4 = _______ x 4 =
complete complete complete complete
- Ability to simplify concepts to avoid confusion. complete
elements elements elements elements
- Arguments and counter-arguments directly relate to the motion at elements present _______ points _______ points
present present present present
hand.
- Convincing display of attention to details

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