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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 69. The grade is held to 67, 30 above Relevance. 67 / 100, held down by Relevance
Signal
39 / 100
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Relevance
37 / 100
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
100 / 100
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A score under 50 is red. Choose a measurement to see where it lost points and why; choose it again to clear.
Thanks 30% Positioning 26% Reasoning 10% Claims 34%
Structure · 8 steps
Claims · 0
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Thanks · 37 words I thank my colleague for her question because it gives me an opportunity to elaborate on my point, especially if any farmers are listening to us right now and wondering whether we are still working for them. Thanks Positioning · 15 words Of course we are. We work for their best interest and in everyone’s best interest. Positioning Reasoning · 5 words We must retain some control. Claims · 25 words This gives me an opportunity to explain that what we are criticizing is a lack of efficiency. We do not want to take control away. Reasoning · 8 words It is important to be guided by science. Claims · 17 words A whole lot of people in Parliament have been enjoying saying the words “science-based” all week long, Partly on point Positioning · 18 words but I am not sure whether 25% of them even understand what it means when they say it. Positioning Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Partly on point ×7 Positioning ×3 Thanks Off point Didn't answer None of this reply addressed the specific point raised or the topic under debate. Little substance Much of this statement went to praise, blame, greetings, routine procedure or general stories rather than reasons, requests or specific points.
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Signal · 39
4 of 12 deductions are Signal
Signal checks whether every part makes a point, gives a reason, or asks for action. A low score means the speaker filled time with fluff, pleasantries, or attacks.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I thank my colleague for her question because it gives me an opportunity to elaborate on my point, especially if any farmers are listening to us right now and wondering whether we are still working for them.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Of course we are.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “We work for their best interest and in everyone’s best interest.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “but I am not sure whether 25% of them even understand what it means when they say it.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 37
8 of 12 deductions are Relevance
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue. Measured against the point put to the member, and the bill under debate.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “Of course we are.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We work for their best interest and in everyone’s best interest.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We must retain some control.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “This gives me an opportunity to explain that what we are criticizing is a lack of efficiency.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “We do not want to take control away.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “It is important to be guided by science.” On the subject of the question, but no answer to what was asked can be drawn from it.
Partly on point Staying near the subject without addressing the matter at hand: what was asked, or what the bill, motion or speech is about. What the tags mean → “A whole lot of people in Parliament have been enjoying saying the words “science-based” all week long,” About colleagues’ use of the phrase science-based, touching the bill’s science requirement only in passing.
Off point Talking about something other than the matter at hand: the question asked, or the bill, motion or speech under debate. What the tags mean → “but I am not sure whether 25% of them even understand what it means when they say it.” A remark about whether members understand the phrase, not about division 8 or the bill.
Respect · 100
0 of 12 deductions are Respect
Respect checks whether the speaker argued with people’s positions and records rather than attacking the people: insults, mockery, or bad motives assigned to them. Criticism of what someone did, however strong, is not marked.
Nothing lost points.
Clarity · 100
0 of 12 deductions are Clarity
Clarity checks for plain speaking, clear ownership of actions, and honest limits on certainty. A low score means vague promises or evasive language.
Nothing lost points.
Claims · 0
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
No checkable claims.
