Last changed on
Thu August 22, 2019 at 8:34 AM CDT
Asim Adhikari - I've done PF and LD for Trinity High School. He/him
Keep in mind: Don't read arguments that are racist or sexist. Don't be rude in cross, and I will intervene if I have to. Let me know if you have any special requests before the round.* If you have any specific questions, let me know.
In the round: Time yourself. Also, provide a roadmap ("con then pro"). Have preflows ready (unless the last round ran late, and you didn't have time). If both teams are running meme cases, the team who cites Elon Musk the most wins.**
PF Debate: When you are giving your speeches, make clear what contention/flow you're on. Don't spread, but you can talk quickly. I prefer if second rebuttal attacks and frontlines. Warrant and weigh. Warrants include logical arguments, though evidence will probably be stronger. Make sure your evidence has a logical warrant included in it or behind it. The minimum I prefer when referencing evidence is last name and year. Don't run nuclear war - I will buy probability analysis in that case. I might call for cards that sound shady or are crucial in the round. Add analysis for why I should prefer your narrative/argument/evidence. I vote off of the flow.
No new evidence in second summary unless something new was brought up in first summary. Have clear reasons to vote for you in final focus, and make sure that the argument you are going for was extended through every speech.
LD Debate: Spreading is fine. T is fine. I won't buy all theory. I'm good with plans and CPs if uncontested, but I will hear out theory arguments against them. I don't know if I buy pre-fiat Ks, but I will vote on them if dropped. Post-fiat Ks are fine. I will say clear if I have to. Explain your arguments, because I might not catch them in the constructive. If there's something important, slow down. Slow for tags.
Speaker points: If I know where you are on the flow and I can understand you, that's a 30 (unless you are rude in cross).
If you have questions about any specific type of argument, feel free to ask me before the round starts. If you disagree with something in my paradigm, tell me why I should change it. Have fun :)
* Let me know if you need an accommodation.
** Depends on my mood - might change the meme
