National Speech and Debate Tournament
2022 — Louisville, KY/US
TATIANA ILMOVA Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Experienced LD judgeCommunity judge
How many years have you judged LD debate?
6How 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?
YWill 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?
YRebuttals and Crystallization
Voting issues should be given:
Either is acceptableThe use of jargon or technical language ("extend", "cross-apply", "turn", etc.) during rebuttals:
Should be kept to a minimumFinal rebuttals should include:
BothVoting issues are:
Absolutely necessaryHow do you decide the winner of the round?
I decide who is the winner of the most arguments in the roundHow 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 only outline the important arguments of each debater's caseI want to start off by saying that, I admire the work that all competitors put in to participate in this competition. As a judge, I believe that my role during the competition is the least important. I encourage competitors to concentrate on their opponent and performance during the competition, rather than be concerned about someone judging them. For me, everyone who has made it to the national tournament has already reached a high level in debate, and I wholeheartedly support all of you!
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