Ugly Sweater Tournament
2025 — Ogden, UT/US
Lincoln Douglas
Event Description:
Skill (Score between 4-6
for speaker points)
Explanation of Skill to
be Demonstrated Notes
Clarity
4 5 6
Arguments were presented in
a manner that was clear and
understandable to the judge.
Delivery
4 5 6
Presentation, style, poise,
articulation/enunciation, and
inflection are effective in
delivering the arguments and
responding to the opponent.
Evidence and Logic
4 5 6
Cites credible sources and
warrants claims accordingly
that is relevant and supports
claim/ideas, . The nature of
proof should be in the logic
and the ethos of a student's
independent analysis and/or
authoritative opinion.
Cross Examination
4 5 6
Cross-examination should
clarify, challenge, and/or
advance arguments
Overall Presentation
4 5 6
Behavior is ethical, respectful
of topic, opponent, and judge
in manners and tone.