National Speech and Debate Tournament

2023 — Phoenix/Mesa, AZ/US

Jayden Beed Paradigm

Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy

Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)

Current LD coach
Former LD competitor
Experienced LD judge

How many years have you judged LD debate?

2

How many LD rounds have you judged this year?

11-20

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:

At the end of the speech
 

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

Is acceptable
 

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 person who persuaded me more of their position

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

9/91 = Not necessary
9 = Always necessary

Please describe your personal note-taking during the round

I keep a rigorous flow
Additional remarks: I am a very experienced debate judge. Not only did I compete in all forms of debate, but I competed at Nationals in LD two years in a row. One of which breaking into the top 28. Additionally, I have now coached several competitors to qualifying for Nationals in most debates. However, that does not mean that arguments/evidence are ONLY what I take into account. I am very traditional and want you to utilize your framework. Additionally, no unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated - it takes away from the value of this activity.

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