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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning and Clarity is 69. The grade is held to 50, 30 above Signal. Reasoning rests on one conclusion, too few to hold the grade down. 50 / 100, held down by Signal
Signal
20 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
87 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
100 / 100
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Positioning 35% Claims 20% Anecdote 42% Aside 3%
Structure · 9 steps
Claims · 3
This view breaks the statement into its steps and names what each one does.
Mr. Speaker, Positioning · 24 words our northwest Ohio region is lucky to have countless educators who guide our young people and help them grow into strong leaders of tomorrow. Positioning Claims · 33 words One of these educators is Andre Cowell. A retired Toledo detective now teaching criminal justice at Washington Local School District’s Whitmer High School, he brings 25 years of field experience to the classroom.1 Positioning · 10 words Mr. Cowell’s deep compassion extends to every student he encounters. Positioning Anecdote · 38 words A former student at Whitmer, Alivia Garcia, who wasn’t even a student of Mr. Cowell’s, spoke so highly of the impact he made on her life, I thought it was worth sharing here in the Halls of Congress. Anecdote Aside · 6 words There are such good people everywhere, Aside Anecdote · 56 words and he showed her true kindness in the wake of a difficult time in her life following the passing of her boyfriend.2 Mr. Cowell welcomed her into his classroom when she needed an ear to listen. He let her know if you ever need anything, I am always here, and you know where to find me. Anecdote Claims · 13 words He kept his word and stays in touch with Alivia to this day.3 Positioning · 45 words Mr. Cowell is a shining example of someone worthy of congressional recognition. The Whitmer community in northwestern Ohio is blessed to have an educator like Andre Cowell. He is a model of a man for others, sharing empathy and integrity for the generations to come. Positioning
At a glance
Lost points for Positioning ×5 Anecdote ×5 Aside 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 · 20
11 of 11 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 → “our northwest Ohio region is lucky to have countless educators who guide our young people and help them grow into strong leaders of tomorrow.” 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 → “Mr. Cowell’s deep compassion extends to every student he encounters.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “A former student at Whitmer, Alivia Garcia, who wasn’t even a student of Mr. Cowell’s, spoke so highly of the impact he made on her life, I thought it was worth sharing here in the Halls of Congress.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “There are such good people everywhere,” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and he showed her true kindness in the wake of a difficult time in her life following the passing of her boyfriend.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “Mr. Cowell welcomed her into his classroom when she needed an ear to listen.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “He let her know if you ever need anything, I am always here,” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Anecdote A story that illustrates instead of making a point. What the tags mean → “and you know where to find me.” An anecdote: it illustrates, it does not claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Mr. Cowell is a shining example of someone worthy of congressional recognition.” 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 → “The Whitmer community in northwestern Ohio is blessed to have an educator like Andre Cowell.” 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 → “He is a model of a man for others, sharing empathy and integrity for the generations to come.” Positioning: praise, blame or attack. No claim, reason or ask.
Relevance · no score
Not applicable: nothing to answer. Excluded from the average.
Relevance checks whether the speaker stays on topic and answers the question asked. A low score means the speaker dodged the issue.
Reasoning · 87
0 of 11 deductions are Reasoning
Reasoning checks for sound logic and solid support for any conclusion. A low score means the speaker made unsupported leaps or used weak arguments.
Nothing lost points.
Conclusions found · 1
Conclusion “Mr. Cowell is a shining example of someone worthy of congressional recognition.”
Because “A retired Toledo detective now teaching criminal justice at Washington Local School District’s Whitmer High School, he brings 25 years of field experience to the classroom.”
“Mr. Cowell’s deep compassion extends to every student he encounters.”
“and he showed her true kindness in the wake of a difficult time in her life following the passing of her boyfriend.”
“Mr. Cowell welcomed her into his classroom when she needed an ear to listen.”
“He let her know if you ever need anything, I am always here,”
“He kept his word and stays in touch with Alivia to this day.”
Respect · no score
Not checked: graded before this measurement existed. Excluded from the average.
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.
Clarity · 100
0 of 11 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 · 3
This list shows the factual statements you can check for yourself: the words as said, and the claim restated to stand on its own.
1 “A retired Toledo detective now teaching criminal justice at Washington Local School District’s Whitmer High School, he brings 25 years of field experience” Andre Cowell is a retired Toledo detective who teaches criminal justice at Whitmer High School in Washington Local School District and has 25 years of field experience. search 2 “the passing of her boyfriend” Alivia Garcia’s boyfriend passed away before she received support from Andre Cowell at Whitmer High School. search 3 “stays in touch with Alivia to this day” Andre Cowell remains in contact with Alivia Garcia as of July 2026. search
