League Policies

1. To use the scoring rubric as you go, please follow these steps.

   1. Select scores for each rubric category as you hear the speakers. 
   2. The system will calculate ranks based on these scores, and some scores are likely to be tied. You will be able to break ties and adjust ranks at the end, but do not adjust the speakers’ rankings as you go along.
   3. At the end of the round, click the arrows next to the “rank” sorting option (shown above the list of student names) to change the display from speaking order to rank order. 
   4. Work from top to bottom to break any tied scores.

    

   Important note: If the suggested ranking of students does not reflect your preferences, please take time to adjust because ranking determines placings in the tournament, not the rubric scores.

   For more information on how to adjust ranks, please our separate FAQ on this topic.

   To see the score first method, watch the chapter called “Score First” Method (3:06) in the Completing a Speech Ballot Demonstration video.

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