National Speech and Debate Tournament
2022 — Louisville, KY/US
Casie Sambo Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Current LD coachFormer LD competitor
Experienced LD judge
Former Policy debater
Current Public Forum coach or judge
Former Public Forum debater
Speech coach
How many years have you judged LD debate?
15How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
41+What is your preferred rate of delivery?
6/91 = Slow conversational style9 = Rapid conversation speed
Does the rate of delivery weigh heavily in your decision?
NWill you vote against a student solely for exceeding your preferred speed?
NHow important is the criterion in making your decision?
It may be a factor depending on its use in the roundDo you feel that a value and criterion are required elements of a case?
YRebuttals and Crystallization
Voting issues should be given:
Either is acceptableThe use of jargon or technical language ("extend", "cross-apply", "turn", etc.) during rebuttals:
Is acceptableFinal rebuttals should include:
BothVoting issues are:
Absolutely necessaryHow do you decide the winner of the round?
I decide who is the winner of the key argument in the roundHow necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round?
6/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep a rigorous flowFor me, Lincoln-Douglas is truly a debate centered on the ethics of the topic, and so framework is incredibly relevant. I value effective summarization, grouping of arguments, and a central clash within a debate round that firmly links back to the value and value criterion. Debate is inherently a communication activity, so arguments must be communicated effectively and explicitly by each competitor. I care more about logic of arguments than what some "expert" on the internet may have said. I also care more about the arguments made in response to a round than pre-written cases. I value arguments that further the conversation rather than simply repeating previous points.
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