National Speech and Debate Tournament
2023 — Phoenix/Mesa, AZ/US
Lyndsy Denk Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Former LD coachExperienced LD judge
Speech coach
Community judge
How many years have you judged LD debate?
15How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
0-10What is your preferred rate of delivery?
6/91 = 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?
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:
Should be kept to a minimumFinal rebuttals should include:
Voting issuesVoting 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?
9/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep detailed notes throughout the roundBe kind and fair, even if assertive. Excessive aggression, streamrolling, attention to technicalities, attitude, and "because I said so/said it first/said it better" arguments will lose the round. You are here to debate with a quality argument and delivery, not showcase your privilege to purchase briefs and extra coaching. Engaging in the arguments with grace and skill will win you the round.
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