It is expected that you bring a wide variety of researched material into your speech. This first category is an overview; more specific concerns are below it on the evaluation form.
| Note | Symbol Key: | Interpretation |
| ! = |
SUPERIOR |
You used a wide range of supporting material suggesting good research—it enhanced your credibility. |
| + = |
EFFECTIVE |
You brought good supporting material to your speech, it was varied and interesting. |
| + = |
PROBLEMATIC |
You brought some interesting supporting material to your topic, but overall, you need to use more material from a wider range of sources. |
| – = |
DETRIMENTAL |
You should use a wider range of supporting material for enhanced credibility; not having it suggests narrow research and makes your overall knowledge on the topic suspect. |
BIAS |
BIASED SUPPORT | Some of your supporting material was from clearly biased sources. Have more balance to your supporting material sources to avoid being seen as biased yourself; An important concern in this informative round of speeches. |
TESTI |
TESTIMONY | Good use of testimony as supporting material. |