No spreading, be respectful, please give sign posts :)

Clarity and Warrant

Paradigm for Congressional Debate:

Clear, logical organization

Fresh and unique arguments and refutations that advance the debate

Poised and confident delivery including appropriate voice volume and speed, eye contact with the judge and audience, and demeanor

Observation of parliamentary rule to keep the debate moving in a positive direction

Please be polite and use good manners while in chamber. Correct pronunciation of unfamiliar words is advantageous.

Presiding Officer:

Keep debate moving by recognizing speakers fairly and consistently. Appropriate use of parliamentary procedure issues.

Debate:

I prefer that you articulate your arguments with intent to persuade me. Therefore, don't spread because I do not find it persuasive.

I do not like off time road maps but I allow them.

I will not time the transfer of evidence but prep time starts once you have the evidence.

Please advance the debate rather than repeat contentions.

I enjoy appropriate clash. I expect civility even in heated cross examination.

I disapprove of tag teaming but I will not score it down unless it becomes too excessive.

In LD I expect the debater will make it very clear how the case upholds the value. I score down when the value debate becomes separate from the evidence based debate and neither support the other in any clear manner.

Speech:

I look for the speaker to make connection with the audience. Points are given when you can create an audience impact through emotion or logic.

In interpretive events and OO I expect very clean and precise blocking.

In extemporaneous and impromptu events I expect structured speeches with a sense of polish despite the short prep time. I will score down if an impromptu speech appears canned or the connection to the selected topic is a stretch.

Logical Progression

I want to see an argument presented then linked with supporting evidence. Effective rebuttal of one's opponent is also key to maintaining one's own arguments. I am less concerned with the lingo of flows: if your counter-argument is persuasive it should speak for itself.

I'm a tabs judge. I'm good with spreading, but be careful since this is online and it can potential get confusing. If possible, flash the case so I can flow accurately. In general, I'm pretty easy going in terms of how the debate is run, it's your space please use it how you would like. I enjoy both on and off case args -- really I'm good with anything. I think theory is really fun. Other than that, professionalism is classist so you really can do whatever you want in round but don't be mean to your fellow competitors. Debate should be fun --- let's make sure that it is.

Pronouns: He/Him

Any sort of racism, transphobia, sexism, homophobia, classism, or ableism will not be tolerated in round. These things are instant drops and up to the judges discretion. Accessibility is super important and if discourse isn't accessible, then what good is it?

I was never a competitor.

This is my 6th year judging HS speech and debate and first year as a Coach

I do not like spreading.

LD Debate:

I take framework into consideration, but not as much as arguments.

Policy Debate:

I prefer quality and content over speed. I can usually follow , but I want to understand your argument, not just hear it.

Kritiks are not welcome.

Experience: Sixth year judging high school debate ... still just a mom judge.

Paradigm: I'm going to vote on the flow, and clash. Crystallize! Quality is better than Quantity for Voters.

I'm fine with spreading, just make sure I catch your tag lines if you want it on my flow. You can run Theory and/or Kritic to your heart's content. Don't get mad at me if I don't get the point ... it is your job to sell it, I'm not required to buy it.

I was a head coach for 12 years with 13 years of experience in judging debate.

I will judge on the flow, and I am open to most any kind of argument. I am fine with speed, though I find that sometimes people are not as clear as they think they are. I will say CLEAR if you're not clear.

Lots of clash, please. Make sure you are addressing your opponent's arguments in a meaningful way. Impact your drops... Tell why winning the dropped argument gives you the advantage.

In LD, understand, explain, and link to your standards.

Give me thoughtful and well articulated voters.

Good luck!