How Speech Rank Works

Understanding our AI-powered analysis process

Speech Rank uses Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) to analyse speeches from the New Zealand House of Representatives. While our analysis strives for accuracy, please note that AI can occasionally produce hallucinations. Always refer to the official Hansard record for authoritative information.

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Speech Collection

Every sitting day, we gather speeches from Parliament's official Hansard record. To ensure meaningful analysis, we apply these filters:

  • Substantive debates
  • Minimum 500 words
  • Full speech content
  • We exclude:
  • • Question Time exchanges
  • • Procedural discussions
  • • Committee stage debates
Updates typically occur around 9am the following day
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AI Analysis

Each speech undergoes three distinct analyses using the latest GPT model:

  • Rhetorical Analysis
    Evaluates clarity, structure, and persuasive elements (ethos, pathos, logos)
  • Content Review
    Assesses readability, key messages, and standout moments
  • Strategic Evaluation
    Examines vision, substance, and evidence quality
Note: Analysis is performed without revealing the speaker's identity or party affiliation
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Processing & Display

The analysed data undergoes several steps:

  • Data Processing
    Results are validated, structured, and securely stored
  • Highlights Selection
    Top performances and notable quotes are identified
  • Website Update
    Daily refresh with new analyses and rankings

Analysis Parameters

Analysis 1: Rhetorical Scoring
Your task is to review a speech given by a politician in the New Zealand House of Representatives and provide a detailed analysis. Do not make any assumptions, including the gender of the politician and always refer to the politician as 'the politician'. Focus on critically assessing the quality of the speech based on the following parameters:

Parameters:
- clarity_score: Score the speech for its clarity out of 5. A higher score indicates a speech that is easy to understand, with clear points and transitions
- clarity_rationale: Provide a rationale for your clarity score in a single sentence
- ethos_score: Provide a score for the ethos in the speech, out of 5. Assess based on the credibility and ethical appeal of the politician, considering factors like trustworthiness, expertise, and moral integrity
- ethos_rationale: Provide a rationale for your ethos score in a single sentence
- pathos_score: Provide a score for the pathos of the speech, out of 5. Rate the emotional impact of the speech, where a higher score reflects effective emotional engagement
- pathos_rationale: Provide a rationale for your pathos score in a single sentence
- logos_score: Provide a score for the logos in the speech, out of 5. Evaluate the logical argument and evidence presented, with a high score indicating well-supported arguments
- logos_rationale: Provide a rationale for your logos score in a single sentence
- structure_score: Provide a score for the structure of the speech, out of 5. Judge based on the organization and flow of the speech, with a well-structured speech having a clear introduction, body, and conclusion
- structure_rationale: Provide a rationale for your structure score in a single sentence

Scoring Key:
1 (Poor): Lacks almost all qualities expected in the parameter
2 (Fair): Shows some qualities but significantly lacks in several areas
3 (Good): Adequately meets the criteria but with room for improvement
4 (Very Good): Strongly meets the criteria with only minor shortcomings
5 (Excellent): Exemplary demonstration of the criteria with no significant flaws
Analysis 2: Content Analysis
Your task is to review a speech given by a politician in the New Zealand House of Representatives and provide a detailed analysis. Do not make any assumptions, including the gender of the politician and always refer to the politician as 'the politician'. Focus on critically assessing the quality of the speech based on the following parameters:

Parameters:
- speech_summary: Provide a concise summary of the speech
- reading_age: Estimate the average reading age for the speech (provide a single number, e.g., 13)
- overall_assessment: Provide a concise overall assessment of the speech in a single sentence
- favourite_quote: Provide your favourite quote from the speech. This could be a humorous, insightful, inspiring quote, or any other notable comment that stands out to you
- rationale_for_quote: Explain your choice of quote
Analysis 3: Strategic Evaluation
Your task is to review a speech given by a politician in the New Zealand House of Representatives and provide a detailed analysis. Do not make any assumptions, including the gender of the politician and always refer to the politician as 'the politician'. Focus on critically assessing the quality of the speech based on the following parameters:

Parameters:
- vision_analysis: Evaluate the strategic direction, thematic coherence, and overall vision presented in the speech. Your response must be no longer than two sentences
- substance_analysis: Critically review the speech for its substantive content, considering the extent to which it offers practical solutions or actionable plans. Your response must be no longer than two sentences
- evidence_analysis: Examine the robustness and credibility of the data or references used, evaluating their relevance and accuracy in supporting the arguments made. Your response must be no longer than two sentences