Arkansas District Tournament
2019
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AR/US
Speech (Debate and IEs) Paradigm List
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Jennifer Akers
Cabot High School
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Lewis Akers
Cabot High School
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Christy Armbrust
Monticello High School
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Sam Bloodworth
Russellville HS Forensics/Debate
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Brandon Box-Higdem
Bentonville HS
Last changed on
Sat April 13, 2024 at 6:02 AM EDT
HELLO!!!!
I am a fairly new judge to debate.
I expect RESPECTFUL debate...the minute you get an edge to you and become aggressive toward the other team...I shut off and will cast my vote for the other team. It is SO IMPORTANT that we have a respectful exchange of ideas and debate those accordingly. I do expect there to be a clash of ideas...just not a clash of personality. Questioning is important.
I enjoy strong connection to your material and expect you to provide strong reasoning and support for the points you are bringing to the table. If you have to spell it out for me, please do so. Be meticulous in how you explain things for me so that I can follow what you are saying. ORGANIZATION to your delivery is the key.
Speed: I am NOT a fan of spreading so do NOT do it.
I prefer a slower debate, I think it allows for a more involved, persuasive and all-around better style of speaking and debating. It is your burden to make sure that your speech is clear and understandable and the faster you want to speak, the more clearly you must speak. If I miss an argument, then you didn't make it.
I LOVE terrific cross-examination!!!
For all debate- I will pick a winner based on who best communicates the most logical arguments. When judging communication, I take into account speaking pace, clarity of delivery, and organization.
Martene Campbell
Episcopal Collegiate School
Congressional Debate Paradigm:
I'm looking for the best legislator overall which means I am considering your holistic participation in the round including the types of speeches you have given and the questions you've asked. I love that Congress is a unique blend with an emphasis on delivery and debate/analysis in the round.
Additionally, I value evidence based debate with credible sources. Cite a source so I can look at it if I'm interested.
Please don't re-hash arguments--Know when it's time to move on. I flow the round and will know when you re-hash arguments and evidence. It's also important to know where/when you are speaking in the round in terms of what type of speech you are giving.
Be prepared to speak on either side of a bill.
You are also role playing as a legislator--remember this as well.
Katelyn Capdeville
Har-Ber HS
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Jannetta Carney
Russellville HS Forensics/Debate
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Sunny Curtis
Russellville HS Forensics/Debate
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Jeimy Gonzalez
Haas Hall Academy
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Brenton Higdem
Bentonville HS
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Julia Howell
Bentonville West HS
Last changed on
Fri March 8, 2024 at 7:51 AM CDT
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Speed- Medium to medium-fast (If speed gets in the way of speaking style, I'm not a fan. I don't like fast for the sake of fast). I will judge progressive style arguments if that's what's presented, but it's not my favorite.
Framework- May possibly be a voting factor depending on its use in the round, but not always. Voting issues- fine to use, but I'll only vote on them if I agree debater won the argument.
Speaking style/evidence/argumentation- all important!!
Policy- Speed- Medium to medium-fast. I will listen to spreading and it doesn't bother me as long as it's clear. I can handle K and Theory.
Policy Maker/ Stock Issues
Only vote on Topicality if Aff is highly off-topic or a squirrel case.
Samantha Johnson
Fayetteville HS
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Morgan Lee
Bentonville HS
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Lauren McCabe
Russellville HS Forensics/Debate
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Tiffany Tucker
Cabot High School
Last changed on
Wed January 3, 2024 at 10:50 AM CDT
I am a junior high speech and debate coach. While I do tolerate some speed please do not spread. Please make sure to signpost. Impacts are important please make sure you connect them back to your value/criterion. Have fun and be kind to each other.