Printable Debate Scorecard: Give the candidates a score of 1 to 5 in each category.
Message Look for a concise message with no more than three points per topic. Use of stories to illustrate key points is a plus.
Deductions: Long-winded or rambling answers.Obvious gaffes, such as misstating a well-known fact.
PNP JLP
Speech Pattern Listen for natural rhythm and pacing.
Deductions: Awkward pauses and filler, such as “ummm.”
Tone of Voice Listen for passion and confidence without arrogance.
Deductions: Monotone voice that expresses no passion.Angry tone that comes off as a rant or bluster.
Rising pitch at the end of sentences.
Posture Look for good posture – straight back, head high, and arms loosely at the sides. Deductions: Slouching or resting on the podium.Standing with the legs together and arms stiffly at the sides.Leaning away from the person asking the question.
Gestures Look for natural, fluid gestures – particularly those that show the palms. Deductions: Unnatural or stiff gestures.Wild or over-the-top gestures.Gripping the podium tightly.
Pointing or finger-wagging. Touching the mouth or nose while speaking.
Facial Expressions Look for sincere smiles and relaxed, open expressions.
Deductions: Stoic face that reveals no emotion.
Inappropriate or fake smiling.
Poor eye contact.Blinking more often than usual.
Scowling or rolling the eyes.Licking or biting the lips.
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Let me restate ... Team PNP won the debate. They showed more confidence in what they were saying.
However, that doesn't change the REALITY that they were FAR from the truth on many issues. Team JLP sat back or stood there and allowed the misinformation to go unanswered, their fault.
"Jamaica's future reflects its past, having attained only one per cent annual growth over 30 years whilst neighbours have grown at five per cent." (Article)
Nonsense! The JLP side lied! We did not have to wait for TVJ or NNN to tell us, as their lies were pointed out by the PNP side during the debate, as often happens in a debate.
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