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Statement grade
The average of Signal and Clarity. Average 72 / 100
Signal
44 / 100
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Clarity
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Thanks 55% Claims 45%
Structure · 4 steps
Claims · 5
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Mr. President, Thanks · 37 words today I recognize Aiden Whitley, an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff, 1 and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks. Thanks Claims · 53 words Aiden is from Edgemont, SD, 2 where he graduated with his high school diploma from homeschool.3 Currently, he is attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD, 4 where he is pursuing a degree in political science.5 He is a hard worker who has been dedicated to getting the most out of his internship experience. Thanks · 28 words I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Aiden for all of the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come. Thanks
At a glance
Lost points for Thanks ×3 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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What the tags mean →
Signal · 44
3 of 3 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 → “today I recognize Aiden Whitley, an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office for all of the hard work he has done for me, my staff,” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “and the State of South Dakota over the past several weeks.” Thanks: no claim, reason or ask.
Thanks Thanks and tributes. What the tags mean → “I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to Aiden for all of the fine work he has done and wish him continued success in the years to come.” Thanks: 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.
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 3 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.
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Claims · 5
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 “an intern in my Rapid City, SD, office” Aiden Whitley is an intern in John Thune’s Rapid City, SD, Senate office. search 2 “Aiden is from Edgemont, SD” Aiden Whitley is from Edgemont, South Dakota. search 3 “he graduated with his high school diploma from homeschool” Aiden Whitley received his high school diploma through homeschooling. search 4 “he is attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish, SD” Aiden Whitley is attending Black Hills State University in Spearfish, South Dakota. search 5 “he is pursuing a degree in political science” Aiden Whitley is pursuing a political science degree at Black Hills State University. search
