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Statement grade
The average of Signal, Reasoning and Clarity. Average 91 / 100
Signal
79 / 100
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Relevance
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Reasoning
100 / 100
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Respect
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Clarity
94 / 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.
Procedure 6% Aside 9% Claims 25% Reasoning 7% The ask 48% Positioning 5%
Structure · 8 steps
Claims · 0
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Mr. Speaker, Procedure · 9 words today I am here to talk about student loans. Procedure Aside · 14 words To be honest with you, I don’t know why I am the only one. Aside Claims · 38 words I can’t remember the last time I heard this body talking about financing higher education. Instead, we have been voting on things like daylight saving time. Americans are struggling, Mr. Speaker, and our kids’ opportunities are being limited. Hidden agency Reasoning · 11 words This should be a top priority of every Member of Congress. The ask · 38 words First, we need to fix the raggedy monthly payments calculator that prevents interest from spiraling out of control. We need to make sure that borrowers have access to repayment plans that don’t take over 30 years to complete. Positioning · 7 words Affordability shouldn’t be a barrier, Mr. Speaker. Positioning The ask · 35 words We need to be building the workforce of the future. Americans need student loan plans that offer flexibility and real options. We should be making access to education easier, Mr. Speaker, not harder for Americans.
At a glance
Lost points for Procedure Aside Hidden agency Positioning Reasons given This statement drew 6 conclusions and gave a reason for each one.
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What the tags mean →
Signal · 79
3 of 4 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.
Procedure Throat-clearing: announcing what you are about to say, or the House’s routine business. What the tags mean → “today I am here to talk about student loans.” Procedure or throat-clearing: no claim, reason or ask.
Aside A remark off to the side of the point. What the tags mean → “To be honest with you, I don’t know why I am the only one.” An aside: no claim, reason or ask.
Positioning Praise, blame or attack with no claim, reason or ask in it. What the tags mean → “Affordability shouldn’t be a barrier, Mr. Speaker.” 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 · 100
0 of 4 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 · 6
Conclusion “This should be a top priority of every Member of Congress.”
Because “Americans are struggling, Mr. Speaker,”
“and our kids’ opportunities are being limited.”
Conclusion “First, we need to fix the raggedy monthly payments calculator that prevents interest from spiraling out of control.”
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Conclusion “We need to make sure that borrowers have access to repayment plans that don’t take over 30 years to complete.”
Because Given in the same sentence
Conclusion “We need to be building the workforce of the future.”
Because Given in the same sentence
Conclusion “Americans need student loan plans that offer flexibility and real options.”
Because Given in the same sentence
Conclusion “We should be making access to education easier, Mr. Speaker, not harder for Americans.”
Because Given in the same sentence
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 · 94
1 of 4 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.
Hidden agency Wording that hides who did something, or who will. What the tags mean → “our kids’ opportunities are being limited” The passive names no actor responsible for limiting opportunities.
Claims · 0
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