• Point deduction for the same issue under different criteria, WITHOUT connecting that issue to each criterion

Student lost a point on the ‘introduction/transitions” portion of rubric for speed of delivery. This is not part of the criteria for this part of the rubric. In addition to this, the judge also deducted a point for speed under the “vocal delivery” section of the rubric, which I understand as being fair. However, taking off 2 points for the same issue in different categories is something I was taught isn’t proper to do as an evaluator.

This was the lowest score this student has received all year, and while she made some mistakes, she was devastated with the score. I think a silver is much more fair based on evidence.

For “introduction/transition” category, she wrote: “You started off really fast. But nevertheless I still wanted to hear more.”

For the “vocal delivery” category, she wrote: “Your delivery was a bit quick. Slow down so we can catch up from the details of the story. [G]ive us some time to catch the humor. You knew the story well, but you still need to give the listener more time to digest all of the subtle humor in the selection.”

I think we can restore one point in the introduction because the pace of delivery was addressed under delivery and a point deducted.

Double-jeopardy. Point was deducted in introduction for delivery issue. The committee agrees with the complainant.