I am a former high school debater that has dabbled in everything. I’ve been judging for the past six years and have judged everything, but policy. I recently graduated with a degree in Anthropology, with a focus on cultural anthropology. I’m a pretty typical PF judge and will vote for the team with the most compelling argument, however, I do like a solid framework. As far as cross goes, I don’t care if you sit or stand—whatever is most comfortable for you works for me. I don’t like when you address me during cross because I feel like you should be focused on your opponents instead. My BIGGIE is DO NOT SPREAD. If you are going too fast, I will not flow the round and drop you. This is PF, not policy. I have an extensive speech background and will be pretty merciless when it comes to speaker points. Other than that, remember to be respectful during the debate. Things can get pretty heated sometimes, but that is no excuse for rudeness. If you say things during the round that that are sexist, racist, homophobic, etc., I will drop you immediately. Let’s be kind to one another and remember to have fun! I look forward to hearing some good debates!

My name is Scout Malloy. I am more a lay judge than I am a tech judge, but I will flow the entire round, besides cross. As far as speed goes, spreading is fine, I am pretty good with speed, and do not mind it. Time management is KEY. I will drop you, if you get up to speak for 30 seconds and then sit back down. Be prepared walking into the round, and do not speak quietly. Speak with volume so I can hear you, otherwise you will be dropped. Ill go over paradigms prior to the round in person.

* Quality of argumentation

* I don't like people getting angry, personal, or condescending during debate

Whats up guys, Im hype to judge this tournament and I'm here to watch great rounds and hear good debates. This paradigm is just going to be over a few brief points that are important for round and I would appreciate you knowing them before round starts.

First, I'm not a parent judge, I know what I'm talking about and can sniff out BS. Ive competed in local, national, and international circuits and am blessed to be a state champion in PF. With that being said lets get into what the round should look like.

1. Argumentation

- LINKS LINKS LINKS LINKS, I cannot stress enough the importance of links!!!! If you want me to buy into your argumentation then you have to show me your train of thought and why your contention links to your impact.

- Either as important if not more, weighing is big for me in the round. Tell me why your impacts are more important than theirs. Weighing gives me a reason to care for your argument. Depending on if your opponent does the same, weighing could be the reason why a round is won or lost, not in consideration of what was said.

- I DECIDE ROUNDS ON THE LAST TWO SPEECHES, SUMMARY AND FINAL FOCUS ARE VERY IMPORTANT. Do not think of it as a time to slack off, these two speeches are the key to simplifying the round and telling me why you have won. (small tip, I would highly suggest using a good chunk of time in FF to weigh, that would be sweet)

- With the above being said, if it was a piece of evidence, contention, or turn that is brought up in FF that was not brought up in Summary, consider it dropped. New logic is always welcomed, but if you want me to decide the round with it, it needs to be in both speeches.

- I dont flow cross

2. Evidence

- Evidence is cool, but if you don't tell me why its important or how it works for you then whats the point? Be sure to use evidence beyond just saying the year and last name.

- I dont like cheating, its mad lame. To prevent any claims of it, please have your evidence ready. Cards should be cut and ready to show within like 2 min if its called out. If it takes an abnormal amount of time, the evidence gets dropped from my flow.

- Dont be surprised if I call for cards, a lot of people BS evidence and thats not cool.

3. Speaking

- I can handle fast speeds but please be clear, I would rather a moderate speed speech that is clear than a speech that is fast and jumbled.

- I value the art of oratory, I give speaks based on the logic of the argument, flow, and confidence. Make yourself present and look like you belong.

4. Sportsmanship

- Dont be a dick

- Jokes in round are cool, just make sure their funny cause if they're not it'll be awkward.

- Cross should be a battle of wits, not who can take up the most time.

I coach PF Debate and have judged LD for 15+ years. I love to see professionalism, real logic in cases and rebuttals, impeccable speaking skills, and good time management. Please avoid barraging me with questions about my expertise before the round starts.

“Off-time road maps” serve no purpose. Framework and observations are not just for show; I weigh them throughout the round. Spreading does not belong in PF or LD, and I will not flow arguments that I cannot hear.

Good argumentation matters the most to me. I should hear incisive warrants to support all claims. Your impacts should be specific and resonate throughout your contentions. Good debaters achieve turns and can group arguments well.

In regard to PF:

Summary speeches should, above all, situate the round and extend the rebuttal.

Try not to turn the round into just an “evidence-off”. Know when to move on from a dispute over one piece of evidence.

In the Final Focus, you must weigh arguments with specificity and effective persuasion, but the focus should be on the holistic argument and impacts, not line-by-line analysis at that point.

I don't give long-winded verbal feedback at the end of rounds, but I try to give an abundance of ballot comments for your benefit.