1. I am a lay judge, but I can understand more complex argument, as long as they are clear and slow.

2. WEIGH impacts starting early on in the debate (summary on)

3. Please give me an OFF TIME ROADMAP before EVERY speech, it will help me flow your argument better and I will be able to base my decision.

4. Please be nice and curious to each other during cross-x. While I do base my ballot solely on the flow, your speaker points will be based on your ethos, thus rude attitude will be reflected in low speaks.

Thanks.

I am a flay judge with a little over 10 years experience judging and coaching. I didn't do debate in high school or college, but I have really enjoyed it on the judging side, and I have learned a great deal. Having said that:

1. I prefer arguments to technicalities. Debates about debate are not great.

2. If you are participating in an evidence-based event, do give evidence, and be clear and specific when you cite it.

3. Clash with the opposing arguments; more often than not I end up deciding which arguments I PREFER, rather than which ones I believe.

4. Signpost as you go. It helps me keep my flow organized.

5. Keep your impacts at the forefront.

6. Give me voters and weigh.

7. Ask questions during CX, and engage with your opponents, don't just give more speeches.

Good luck, and have fun.

I’m a parent judge who’s been judging for 2 years. I only will vote off arguments that I understand and that are articulated well in the round. If I don’t understand and argument or it isn’t clear, I can’t vote off of it. Lastly, please try to be respectful.

Hi. I am happy to be your judge for the round. I am a lay judge and I am only familiar with traditional LD. Tell me why your value criterion is more important than your opponents and give me clear extensions along with weighing your arguments. I don’t disclose after the round.

Things I dislike.

- Spreading

- Being rude and aggressive in cx

- Policy arguments in LD

- Petty arguments like spending an absurd amount of time on the value debate, definitions, etc.

Things I like.

- Being respectful to your opponent and your judges

- Talking in a persuasive manner

- Please signpost if you want good speaks

- Also for high speaks please give me clear voting issues on why you should win the round at the end of your last speech.

If you have any questions feel free to ask me before the round starts. At the end of the day, I will vote for the debater that can present me with the most persuasive and compelling arguments. Looking forward to a great round. Good luck debaters!