National Speech and Debate Tournament

2022 — Louisville, KY/US

Andrea Dearden Paradigm

Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy

Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)

Experienced LD judge
Current Public Forum coach or judge
Community judge

How many years have you judged LD debate?

3

How many LD rounds have you judged this year?

11-20

What is your preferred rate of delivery?

7/91 = Slow conversational style
9 = Rapid conversation speed
 

Does the rate of delivery weigh heavily in your decision?

N
 

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

N

How important is the criterion in making your decision?

It may be a factor depending on its use in the round
 

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

Y

Rebuttals and Crystallization

 

Voting issues should be given:

Either is acceptable
 

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

Should be kept to a minimum
 

Final rebuttals should include:

Voting issues
 

Voting issues are:

Absolutely necessary

How do you decide the winner of the round?

I decide who is the winner of the key argument in the round

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

8/91 = Not necessary
9 = Always necessary

Please describe your personal note-taking during the round

I keep detailed notes throughout the round
Additional remarks:

This will be my 4th year judging at Nationals. I have judged every speech and debate tournament in our district and at state competitions since my oldest child started competing 5 years ago. I have more than 25 years of experience in communication -- as a presenter, advisor, coach, and instructor. I believe in the importance of allowing young people a space to practice active listening and respectful discourse. I am a fair and respectful judge who knows the rules and applies them to NSDA's standards. I can correctly identify abusive debate behavior and distinguish it from respectful clash. 

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