Hello! My paradigm is fairly simple and basically narrows down to the following points:

• I don’t have a problem with speed as long it’s comprehensible and you emphasize key points (specially when quantifying).

• Keep track of your time, when time is up, time is up.

• Remember to signpost!

• Rebuttal is for refuting, so don’t spend all your time adding or extending arguments.

• If you don’t extend and frontline during summary, I will consider your arguments as dropped.

• Do not argue when asking for evidence after cross has ended (this wastes time and will not go in the ballot).

• Most importantly: OUTWEIGH IMPACTS!!! Outweighing is what wins the round, and this is what you should put the most focus on.

As a former debater I know sometimes debating may be overwhelming, but remember to have fun with it. When you graduate, you will look back on it as one of the best experiences of your high school life. Good luck! :)