Digital Presentation Ballot.pdf

For tournament placement, please rank the competitors in the room based on which speech you preferred with 1st as your favorite.

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Competitor Feedback
Main Idea
Compared to others in the room:
Unacceptable
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
What is interesting or important about the main idea? You might comment on:
• Importance or interest level of topic
• Reference to main idea or thesis throughout speech
• Thesis supported by logic, research or stories

Language and Visual
Compared to others in the room:
Unacceptable
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
How did the use of language and visual aids enhance the speech? You might comment on:
• Speech organization, intro and conclusion
• Use of transitions and literary devices
• Effectiveness and appeal of slides
• Use of time to balance assertions

Voice
Compared to others in the room:
Unacceptable
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
In what ways did the speaker’s voice capture your attention? You might comment on:
• Ability to hear and understand speaker
• Accuracy of pronunciation
• Use of volume, rate, pitch, etc.
• Ability to be sincere and conversational

Action
Compared to others in the room:
Unacceptable
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
What made the speech interesting to watch? You might comment on:
• Posture, use of hands and body language
• Eye contact, facial expressions, gestures
• Interaction with slides
• Use of stage and management of equipment

Impact
Compared to others in the room:
Unacceptable
Fair
Good
Excellent
Superior
Does the speech develop rapport and align with ASDA mission? You might comment on:
• Ability to use tact with opinion topics if applicable
• Use of humor, sympathy or other feelings
• Development of rapport with audience
• Alignment with ASDA mission

American Speech and Debate Association’s mission is to prepare the next generation of leaders by providing competitive speech and debate events where youth learn to communicate their ideas, beliefs and values effectively while maintaining respect for differing views.
To accomplish this mission, ASDA:
• Embraces those values found in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution such as freedom of speech and religion.
• Cultivates an atmosphere of collaboration and congeniality where freedom of conscience in all religious beliefs and political stances is honored.
• Welcomes youth from all learning environments.