Hello! I look forward to hearing clear, well-outlined arguments, along with eloquent speech.

I value the original purpose of Public Forum debate as designed to appeal to the "non-specialist citizen judge." I am not a native of the debate community--I am primarily a literature teacher. Keeping that in mind, please do not use jargon unique to the debate world or speak too quickly.

I do take notes to keep track of both teams' arguments and key evidence (if I can catch it). In the end, please make sure you explain clearly why your arguments are more significant or weighty than your opponents' arguments, without misrepresenting what your opponents said.

Best wishes to all.