National Speech and Debate Tournament
2023 — Phoenix/Mesa, AZ/US
Chris Riffer 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
Former Policy debater
Collegiate Policy debater
Current Public Forum coach or judge
Speech coach
How many years have you judged LD debate?
30How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
0-10What is your preferred rate of delivery?
3/91 = 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?
NHow important is the criterion in making your decision?
It is a major factor in my evaluationDo 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:
Is acceptableFinal rebuttals should include:
BothVoting issues are:
Not necessaryHow do you decide the winner of the round?
I decide who is the winner of the key argument in the roundHow necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round?
8/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep a rigorous flowI prefer clear value and criteria and I like that contentions are ultimately impacted through those value and criteria. There needs to be clash with these in the round.If different, I want the debater to explain to me why their value and criteria ought to be considered over their opponents. Even if both debaters have the same value and criteria, I will want to see how your side of the topic is the best way to achieve them.
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