National Speech and Debate Tournament
2022 — Louisville, KY/US
Steve DuBois 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
Collegiate Policy debater
Speech coach
How many years have you judged LD debate?
20How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
0-10What is your preferred rate of delivery?
5/91 = 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?
YHow 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?
NRebuttals 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:
Not necessaryHow do you decide the winner of the round?
I decide who is the person who persuaded me more of their positionHow necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round?
7/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep a rigorous flowThe questions on this paradigm sheet are bizarre. I'm an experienced LD judge who's open to speed, who will give you a clear indication if I can't keep up with you, and who votes on whether the resolution is proven true or not. Whether a V/C is needed depends on the wording of the res, and if they give us a policy topic, policy arguments become legit. Consult my tabroom.com paradigm and feel free to ask questions if you have them.
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