National Speech and Debate Tournament

2022 — Louisville, KY/US

Nathan Kurtti Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy

Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)

Current LD coach
Experienced LD judge
Current Public Forum coach or judge
Speech coach

How many years have you judged LD debate?

7

How many LD rounds have you judged this year?

41+

What is your preferred rate of delivery?

5/91 = Slow conversational style
9 = Rapid conversation speed
 

Does the rate of delivery weigh heavily in your decision?

Y
 

Will you vote against a student solely for exceeding your preferred speed?

N

How important is the criterion in making your decision?

It is a major factor in my evaluation
 

Do you feel that a value and criterion are required elements of a case?

Y

Rebuttals and Crystallization

 

Voting issues should be given:

As one moves down the flow
 

The use of jargon or technical language ("extend", "cross-apply", "turn", etc.) during rebuttals:

Is acceptable
 

Final rebuttals should include:

Both
 

Voting issues are:

Absolutely necessary

How do you decide the winner of the round?

I decide who is the winner of the most arguments in the round

How necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round?

6/91 = Not necessary
9 = Always necessary

Please describe your personal note-taking during the round

I keep a rigorous flow
Additional remarks: In Lincoln-Douglas debate, I find it critical to have a clear connection between your value, criterion, and points in your case. As you go down the flow in the round, it is important to attack all of your opponent's points and then go back to reaffirm your own. If you are not consistent with the attacks and the defense of your own case, I will weigh that in the round. I will pay close attention to key arguments in the round and also look to see who showed the most weight and impact in the round based on who better upholds their value, criterion, and arguments in the case.

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