Langan Tournament at Shikellamy
2017
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Victoria Allred
Abington Heights
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Last changed on
Wed May 24, 2017 at 1:36 PM EDT
LD is first and foremost a debate based on philosophy. It is not policy. Value and criterion are more than just buzzwords at the opening of the speech. Contentions should link back to the value and should be rooted in that philosophy. Good communication is a part of LD. Give vocal emphasis to the parts of your speech your want me to pay attention to. Tag your contentions clearly. Speak slowly enough that I can absorb the argument thoughtfully.
LD conventions and decorum matter. Expect to stand during speeches and cross-examinations. Dress appropriately. Wait until everyone is ready before speaking. Address the judge during cross-examination. Be respectful and attentive to your opponent. If you have scorn for their arguments, choke it down. Ignoring LD conventions shows a lack of respect for everyone in the room, and the activity itself.
I expect good coverage, though I will not vote on unrefuted arguments if they don't come up in the round.
I am wary of intimidation techniques used on opponents. You should win the round on the strength of your arguments, not how much you are able to freak out your opponent.
I prefer to vote on which value structure is better upheld.
I don't respond well to quizzes about how much LD jargon I know. Be clear, be nice, be respectful.
Reading a card/evidence is not an argument. Saying "cross-apply" is not an argument. I will not fill in analysis for you.
I expect crystallization (clear voters) at the end of a round.
Ellen Boyer
Shikellamy HS
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Fred Cabulong
St. Joseph's Prep
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Emily Cook
E. L. Meyers
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Victoria Fischer
Danville
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Mon January 8, 2024 at 7:54 AM EDT
I like to see content backed by sources, as well as clean debate. Do not personally attack your opponent, and I do not like spreading - nor will I vote for your side if I can't understand a word you're saying. Vocal intonation, vocal modulation, dynamic voice, appropriate pacing and pausing, clear enunciation, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures are all tools that can support your presentation. Spreading and gish galloping in my opinion are NOT tools. Be honest and respectful in your presentation. Focus on framework and the value. Not one to disclose.
Mitadevi Fnu
Orefield Middle School
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Sue Fulton
Abington Heights
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Tue January 20, 2015 at 8:50 AM EDT
I am more of a traditional LD judge and expect the value and criterion be upheld throughout the
round. I do flow, so it is important to answer all arguments and to point out any your opponent has
dropped. Speed is fine as long as I can follow you. I am a lay judge who never competed in debate, so
throwing a lot of philosophical jargon around without tying it back to your contentions is not going to help your
case.
Barbara Giuliano
St. Joseph's Prep
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Johnna Grabusky
Southern Lehigh
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Jerome Hannon
Holy Redeemer High School
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Last changed on
Tue February 12, 2019 at 2:29 PM EDT
During an LD round a competitor must be able speak clearly and unhesitatingly. But, a competitor should never speak at a pace impossible to understand or judge. Failure to do so may affect scoring during the round. Also, LD should strictly be a value debate, without plans or policy debate style data dumping: which may also affect scoring during the round
Martha Krieger
Shikellamy HS
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Elizabeth Ludwig
Danville
Last changed on
Fri January 29, 2021 at 7:41 AM EDT
I like to see content backed by sources, as well as clean debate. Do not personally attack your opponent, and I do not like spreading - nor will I vote for your side if I can't understand a word you're saying.Vocal intonation, vocal modulation, dynamic voice, appropriate pacing and pausing, clear enunciation, eye contact, facial expressions, and gestures are all tools that can support your presentation. Spreading and gish galloping in my opinion are NOT tools. Be honest and respectful in your presentation.
Manisha Patel
State College HS
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Anitha Raj
State College HS
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Melissa Stough
Southern Lehigh
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Patty Yurchak
Southern Lehigh
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