Lay judge, no spreading. I have judged Congress to oi to policy. I will always write long form notes on in round speeches, but I may not set up my flow like conventional debaters.

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I have been judging pf for the last 6 years.

Make sure your arguments are well thought out and extended properly for me to vote on them.

I am a parent and have been judging for a few years now. I always start with an open mind at the beginning of every debate. I am looking for the best set of arguments that can convince me one way or the other. I certainly expect you to back up your contentions with data. But I also expect you to take the information and statistics you have and weave it as compelling set of arguments in support of your contentions or to counter your opponent's arguments. For me, the data and statistics are a means to an end and not an end in itself.

A couple of things that can help or hurt your case:

1. Please don't be rude or patronize your opponent(s)

2. I recognize sometimes there are a lot of points/data you need to get in to support your case but that speed should not be at the cost of coherence

I respect the work students put in to prepare for these debates and you can rest assured that I will pay undivided attention to everything you have to say during the debate.

Have fun!

I am a parent judge and have not judged very many rounds. Please speak slowly and clearly if you want me to understand your arguments. I do not flow speeches or crossfires extensively but I will pay attention to everything that is said during the round.

Be nice to your fellow debaters.

I believe that tech is the most important part of a debate personally but I am open to hearing any argument at all.

Some of my core beliefs are rooted in the tech portion of debate, I do not listen to new arguments in later speeches as long as you state which of your opponents arguments are new in your speech.

For Ks or related on both sides: I will always automatically believe that the affirmative needs to have a topical plan unless argued differently by either side.

I'll give good speaker points as long as you are respectful to the other team!

It's okay to not take prep for non-debate related issues as long as you do not take too much time! Please be reasonable.

If the topic is complicated and less in news, it is OK to spend a few moments educating the audience/me (judge). If providing context helps you build foundation for your arguments, go for it.

Quickly listing your position/arguments during the debate a few times is a good strategy. Ability to list, at a high level, your arguments and what you have covered helps the judge and you. It also reflects a methodical approach on your part.

If you have limited number of arguments, it is OK. You can explain why your argument(s) have the weight and why your argument(s) matter more than the number of arguments that the other side may be making.

If you notice that the other team introduced a new argument late in the debate and/or cited a source, when sources are not to be given credit for (say, in late rounds), I would notice that too. You are free to point out. I would prefer that you make your point quickly, and move to discussing substance. Also, you are free to tell me what arguments "flow" and what do not. As I am listening, I am making up my mind and such suggestions form the speaker do not generally make a difference in how I perceive the debate.

Above everything else, I look for:

* how you assign weight to your arguments,

* how critically you think about the impact of both side

* do you acknowledge obvious weaknesses and weigh them against the benefits

* how well you address what your opponents bring up

Many times, I do not know immediately at the end of the round who the winner is going to be. I take notes aggressively during each round. I review my notes after the round, some times agonize, and then decide. Regardless, of when I make up my mind, I do not prefer to share the results immediately after the round with the teams.

I am a lay judge with some judging experience. I would prefer debaters not to speak too quickly, and to avoid interrupting each other during crossfire.

Background : Have judged on the local middle school circuit for the past 2 yearw. I have judged both PF and LD debates during that time.

Speaking : I can handle reasonably fast speed in talking as long as it is clear and if I find it too fast, I will let the debaters know to slow down. Try to focus on clarity over speed.

I expect teams to be civil and respectful during the crossfire and during the entire debating rounds. Similarly, be respectful to your team member as well and don't interrupt or whisper when anyone is speaking.

Substance: Have coherent arguments. Every argument should explain exactly how you win the debate. I love evidence and take note of arguments grounded in empirics. State your warrants and Impacts succinctly. Provide ample evidences during your responses and impacts. Also, make sure to cover all the opposing teams arguments during your responses. Please , do not bring any new facts or arguments during the final speech to ensure the opponent team has a chance to respond.

Use all three modes of persuasion as Aristotle mentioned - " Ethos, Pathos and Logos" to score a Win !

Have fun and enjoy the tournament !

My paradigm as a public forum debate judge is based on the following criteria:

1. Clarity: I value debaters who are able to articulate their arguments in a clear and concise manner. I expect debaters to explain their arguments thoroughly and avoid overly complex language or jargon.

2. Evidence: I value debaters who use relevant and credible evidence to support their arguments. I will evaluate the quality and relevance of evidence presented and consider how well it supports the argument being made.

3. Clash: I value debaters who engage in substantive back-and-forth argumentation with their opponents. I will evaluate the quality and depth of the debaters' responses to the arguments presented by the other team.

4. Persuasiveness: Ultimately, I will decide which team has persuaded me that their arguments are the most compelling. I will evaluate how well debaters have made their case and used evidence to support their position.

5. Rules: I expect debaters to comply with the rules of the debate, including time limits, cross-examination rules, and other procedures. I may deduct points or disqualify a team for violations of the rules.

6. Decorum: I expect debaters to maintain a professional and respectful demeanor throughout the debate. I may deduct points for disrespectful or uncivil behavior.

I will use these criteria to evaluate the arguments presented by each team and make a decision on which team has won the debate. I encourage debaters to ask questions before or after the debate if they have any concerns about my paradigm or the criteria I will be using to judge the debate.

LIVE LIFE!

Be concise.

I am a parent who has judged for 5 years. Please be civil and respectful in round. Speak at a reasonable speed, and make sure to have organization in your speech.

Hello!

My name is Prasanna Kumbhare and I am honored to be your judge for this round! I am a flay judge, so I would prefer for the debaters to speak at a slow and understandable pace. At the end of the day, I will be voting for the side that weighs more heavily on the more impactful topic (lives, rights, etc..) Cards should not take more than 1 minute to find. If cards take too long to find, we might as well continue on with the debate. I do care about time, so make sure that you start your last sentence at the beginning of the grace period. However, I will not be timing. I leave that responsibility to yourself and your opponents so that I can worry about the flow. Speaking will affect my decision. The better you speak, the better your chances are for winning the round. And lastly, please at your Final Focus and Summaries weigh as much as possible and give me voters (especially in Final Focus) as it helps me finalize my decision.

Thank you and happy debating! Good luck!

I am a parent judge. I have judged LD and PF in the past years and like both formats.

Please email me your cases so that I can better understand what you are speaking in a virtual round: manumishra@yahoo.com

I appreciate well constructed arguments and clear speaking. There is no need to show over aggression in your speeches. Please don't spread but if you do that there is a chance I may not hear you and flow. Yes, I do flow a little though if it is in the context. I consider cross-X sessions also in my evaluation, so be clear when you answer and respectful when you question. Do not interrupt your opponent excessively and let them speak. If I am unable to hear clearly I will not be able to give any credits.

Please respond to all of your opponents arguments with proper justifications. Have proper evidences in support. Be truthful. If I find any indication of falsifying any evidence, that's a disqualification.

Off-time roadmaps are OK. Please stay within the time limits for your speeches.

Be well behaved and respectful to your opponent(s) and enjoy the debate rounds, good luck!

Judging Recommendations: Don't be too loud. The clearer, the better.

From San Jose CA. My son is active in debate and I've judged speech and debate competitions for ~5 years.

Speed- I prefer elucidation and clarity to speed.

I like fewer more well developed points versus lots of varied but weaker arguments.

I dislike rude behavior, verbal or through gestures.

I really enjoy the creativity that teams bring to their debate topics and the diligence they bring to the preparation.

Hello debaters,

My name is Leena (she/her) and I am a "lay" or parent judge who knows the basic format of parliamentary debate. I will do my best to pick the team that argues most efficiently and effortlessly in the round.

A couple of personal preferences for the debaters:

- I would appreciate if when speaking, not to speak super fast so a regular person couldn't understand what was being said. I am unfamiliar with most debate jargon and would prefer it if someone explained terms and definitions to me in a simple way.

- I am a fan of persuasive speaking. If you can break down a complex argument in basic understanding, it will be a lot easier to work on.

- As for theory, I am not experienced when it comes to matters of debating about the debate itself. If you happen to want to run theory, prepare to explain it in great detail, as there is a risk of my misunderstanding.

- Please be respectful during the debate. Don't be mean or disrespectful in language/behavior throughout the round, or it may result in lower speaker points.

Above all, a debate is a friendly competition. Remember to have fun!

I care most about your effectiveness as a speaker, your content, and being a courteous person.

I do not care for spreading, cramming, and being rude to opponents.

I am a flay judge - lay judge who flows through the debate so I am looking for effective arguments, flaws in opponent cases and persuasive speaker.

I am a parent judge, who has judged a few tournaments in the past. The most important thing to me is talking at a rate I can understand. That means no spreading. If you don't speak clearly then it will be harder for me to weigh you in the round. Make sure to enjoy the debate, but at the same time remember to remain polite and courteous.

I am a Lay judge for PF debates, but I do flow the debates. I try to come into every round with a blank slate, so whichever team can convince me on the solvency of their side will have a better chance of winning. Please do not speak very fast, so that I can understand and take note of your contentions. I enjoy a vigorous debate and healthy back and forth during crossfire rounds, but please try to be nice and courteous to the other team and have fun!

I am a parent judge . This is my fourth year judging PF debates.

Speak clearly and articulate your points well. Please don’t spread.

I pay attention to cross-X sessions and how your are countering the opponent’s cases/arguments with proper evidences.

Please be courteous and respectful to your opponents.

Good luck!

I have judged parli debate since 2016, and public forum later on as a parent judge. As a software engineer, I'd like to judge simply and mainly based on the core of the delivered speech, in other words, its logic quality, clearness, tightness and creativity of the argument itself rather than any superficial words of politeness or mediocre prologue...(but it does not mean that speaker can totally disregard of the basic manners when speaking or listening).

How speaker is clear, straight, detailed, well-organized, strong, creative and rich in their contentions and in proving opponent's flaw and weakness in their arguments is what I'd like to judge on.

So debaters should be relaxed, respectful and stay focus on your speech as well as listening well and carefully to the other side to create a strong, creative debate to win the round.

For each of young debaters today, gradually building good debate skill either from winning or losing a round is building for yourself a precious asset for your success in the future. Like other judges, I hope to contribute somehow to this process of your development.

Have fun and enjoy debate!

Hiep Tran

I have been a judging PF from 2018 onwards. I have judged varied tournaments from Novice to Varsity levels.

Present your story clearly.  My preference will be clarity over ambiguity.

I don't mind if you speak fast.

I also weigh based on maturity of the thought, clear communication and metrics relating to your argument

I'am a lay judge, I had over one and a half years of judging. One years in PF, and this year in LD. I don't know anything about ks and please don't read theory.

Make your arguments straitforward, or else I won't be able to vote off you easily. I will take notes so don't lie, just because I'm a lay judge, I can catch stuff like that.