To me, *communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are roughly of equal importance, *fairly rapid delivery is acceptable so long as the presentation is clearly enunciated, very rapid speed discouraged, *CPs are acceptable if justified and if consistent with other elements of the negative strategy  *Generic DAs are acceptable if specific links are clearly analyzed *Ks are acceptable even if inconsistent with other elements of a team's strategy Substantively, tread lightly IF attempting to mitigate harm. Also, don't overstate/oversimplify complex issues like racism, sexism, discrimination using platitudes. Stylistically, should go without saying, but don't be too clever for your own good and don't be abrasive to your opponent, including personal attacks/insults. Treat one another respectfully, or you may find yourself on the losing end of my ballot.