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Customizable Ballot Creation
Design and implement custom ballots for any event type with flexible evaluation criteria, scoring options, rubrics, and specialized feedback fields.
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Ready-Made and Custom Options
Extensive Format Library
Access a variety of pre-built ballot formats for different speech and debate events, or create your own from scratch. Each format can be customized and reused across multiple tournaments in your community.
Tailored Assessment
Customizable Evaluation Criteria
Add and arrange evaluation criteria specific to each event type. Create criteria for delivery, argumentation, evidence, organization, and other performance aspects that matter for your events.
Diverse Input Methods
Flexible Scoring Options
Choose between different input types for scoring, including 1-5 bubble scales or customizable text fields. Set up your preferred scoring system to match your tournament's judging philosophy and standards.
Clear Judging Guidelines
Comprehensive Rubric Creation
Build detailed rubrics with customizable scoring levels and descriptions for each level. Give judges clear guidance on what constitutes various performance levels from "Unacceptable" to "Superior".
Nuanced Decision Making
Advanced Margin Features
Include debate margin options that allow judges to clearly indicate the strength of a win. Define margin categories from "Unsatisfactory Win" to "Reasonably Clear Win" with detailed descriptions of each level.
Structured Feedback
Optional Comment Fields
Add additional comment sections for specific feedback needs, such as Reason for Decision (RFD) fields, general comments, or specialized feedback areas. Configure visibility settings to control who can see various feedback components.
Time Management
Custom Timer Integration
Set up custom timers for speech events with specific time limits and penalty thresholds. Define precisely when tabulation penalties apply for time violations, ensuring fair and consistent enforcement of time rules.
Advanced Ballot Design
Create the perfect ballot for any event with Debate Desk
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