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I am the head coach at Saline High School. I coach congressional and Public Forum debate. I was also the speech coach for years before that. I have experience in judging PF, congress and speech events.
Here is what I am looking for in congress debate:
- A nice introduction to open your speech.
- Well thought out arguments that pertain to the clash of the round.
- Credible evidence stating the site and date.
- Vocal variation to express your passion on the topic.
- Clarity and clear links and transitions.
- Any speech after the first affirmation needs to reference past senators in the round.
- Please do not use favorable questions. I want to hear valid questions that further the debate in the round.
- Please do not interrupt other senators during questioning, give them time to answer/ask.
- No rehashing of previous points, I want to hear your own unique points.
Here is what I am looking for in PF debate:
- I expect everyone in the round to be respectful and professional.
- Don’t talk too fast or too loud and definitely don’t talk over each other in crossfire.
- I want both teams to weigh their impacts.
- I also would like to hear clash between points from both cases in rebuttals and following speeches.
- And finally don’t wait until summary to cite sources, this should be done in constructive and in rebuttal speeches.
Good luck and do your best!