CRITERIA 25 10 15 10 SCORE (Exceeding) (Meeting) (Approaching) (Beginning) 1. Clarity and Presentation All parts are Clear in some Unclear and organization: that is very mostly clear parts but not disorganized clear and and ordered. overall throughout The main orderly arguments and responses are presented in a logical and ordered manner. 2. Usage of Throughout, Numerous Some good There were Argument: very solid and strong justifications, few or no persuasive arguments are but seriousgenuine The resolution arguments are presented, flaws arguments is supported made. with only presented, or by arguments. small flaws. all of the arguments presented had severe flaws. 3. Application Good cross- Excellent Good cross- Poor cross- of cross- examination cross- examination exam or examination and response examination and/or rebuttals, and rebuttal: to the and rebuttals, rebuttals, but failure to arguments of with only few with some point out Detection of the negative errors serious issues problems in flaws in the team Negative Negative team’s team's position or arguments failure to and capacity defend itself to defend against itself from attack. attack. 4. All style Most style Few style Very few style Presentation features were features were features were features were Design: used used used used, none of convincingly convincingly convincingly them Tone of voice, convincingly clarity of expression, and argument precision all help to hold the audience's attention and persuade them of the team's position.