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The average of Signal, Relevance, Respect and Clarity is 54. The grade is held to 40, 30 above Signal. 40 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
10 / 100
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Relevance
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Respect
100 / 100
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Clarity
93 / 100
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Positioning 90% Claims 10%
Structure · 3 steps
Claims · 1
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Madam Speaker, Positioning · 97 words I know it is Friday and I know that the people of Richmond—Arthabaska—des-Sources are watching question period. They might wonder what their member of Parliament was doing when it was time to vote to help them. I actually know these people. Unearned certainty These are people who are watching and seeing what their member of Parliament is doing. Off point They are wondering where their member of Parliament was when we talked about the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, whether he voted for it or against it. Partly on point That is what the people in his riding are going to be looking at. Positioning Claims · 11 words Indeed, the Conservatives voted against every single measure we put forward.1 Off point
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×6 Off point ×6 Unearned certainty Partly on point Didn't answer None of this answer addressed the specific question that was asked. 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 · 10
6 of 14 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.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “I know it is Friday and I know that the people of Richmond—Arthabaska—des-Sources are watching question period.” 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 → “They might wonder what their member of Parliament was doing when it was time to vote to help them.” 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 → “I actually know these people.” 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 → “These are people who are watching and seeing what their member of Parliament is doing.” 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 → “They are wondering where their member of Parliament was when we talked about the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, whether he voted for it or against it.” 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 → “That is what the people in his riding are going to be looking at.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · 12
7 of 14 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 question asked.
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 → “I know it is Friday and I know that the people of Richmond—Arthabaska—des-Sources are watching question period.” It addresses the time and audience of the question period, not the economic issues raised in the question.
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 → “They might wonder what their member of Parliament was doing when it was time to vote to help them.” It shifts the focus to the MP’s general voting actions rather than answering the specific policy question.
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 → “I actually know these people.” It is a statement of personal knowledge and does not engage with the subject matter of the question.
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 → “These are people who are watching and seeing what their member of Parliament is doing.” It is a rhetorical statement about constituents monitoring their representative, not a response to the question.
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 → “They are wondering where their member of Parliament was when we talked about the Canada groceries and essentials benefit, whether he voted for it or against it.” It discusses the voting record regarding government benefits, which is related to the theme of economic aid, but does not answer the specific question about the diesel tax.
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 → “That is what the people in his riding are going to be looking at.” It merely states the expected scrutiny of the opposition’s record and does not address the question about diesel tax or food bank needs.
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 → “Indeed, the Conservatives voted against every single measure we put forward.” This addresses the general voting record of the opposition instead of answering the specific question about eliminating the federal tax on diesel.
Respect · 100
0 of 14 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 · 93
1 of 14 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.
Unearned certainty Something stated as certain with nothing to back it. What the tags mean → “I actually know these people” The speaker asserts a personal relationship with constituents as a verifiable fact without providing proof.
Claims · 1
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1 “the Conservatives voted against every single measure we put forward.” The Conservatives voted against every single measure put forward by the speaker’s government. search
