I operate from the perspective that the role of the debaters is not to demonstrate how much they know about the subject, but to make their arguments clear and understandable to the judge and their competitors. If you talk too fast, to try and cram in too much information, it's likely I won't understand what you are trying to tell me. Focus on a few key points and support them with only as many facts as are needed.

When rebutting, restate your key points and target the weakest points of your opponent. Convince me you deserve to win by making sure I understand what your position is and how you will defend.

I promise I will give a lot of feedback.

I am a Dougherty Valley High School Parent. I have been judging for a year now and most familiar with Public Forum and Impromptu events. I award speaker points based on clarity of communication and cohesive presentation of arguments. I make notes as I listen to the debate and hence may not always be looking into my screen. I assign credits based both on the ability of the debaters to articulate and defend their positions, veracity of the content used, evidence presented, the temperament and effective to the point cross examination.

Parent judge. I take notes during round - the most logical and most clearly explained arguments win. The accuracy of your arguments is highly important. Do not speak fast or yell: your speaking style will affect my decision. Quality of arguments/responses is more important than quantity. Truth>Tech.

- Written by my son

I competed for four years in speech and debate at James Logan High School. I am pretty familiar with all types of debate although I only seriously competed in public forum.

When judging rounds I focus most on impact. If your impacts aren't extended through the second half of the debate I won't pay much attention to them. It is also especially important to tie the impact calculus back to the framework that you want me to judge the round on.

If arguments are left without a response I carry them through to the end.

If you're not competing in policy then I see absolutely no reason to spread. I can keep up with relatively fast speaking but if it gets too fast I will just stop flowing.

Lastly, don't be rude or obnoxious. I will drop you if your arguments are preposterous or blatantly ignorant.

Background

I run the quality department in a tech company in silicon valley. I judge for Dougherty Valley High School and have judged in the past at a few tournaments in Public Forum. I am knowledgeable on the topics for the tournament and take notes during the debate.

Speaker Points

a) Be polite and respectful to your opponents. I will not allow any behavior considered rude or unfair.

b) Speak clearly so that I can process your arguments.

c) Construct a good flow of your arguments (please do off-time road maps) and make sure that your arguments are consistent with your partner's.

Decisions

I will try to be as fair as possible and make my decision based on the above criterion. I care about which team is able to persuade me with their arguments. Be confident and make eye contact when you speak. If you read off from your script, then you will not get my vote.

Other

a) Clothing/Appearance: I don't care much as long as you do respect the tournament dress code.

b) Use of evidence: Very important. Make sure that your arguments have reliable evidence to back up your claims.

c) Real-world impacts: You need to convince me why I should care.

d) Cross-examination: Don't fail to show respect to your opponent and ask relevant questions.

e) Debate skill over truthful arguments: Truthful arguments are prioritized; however, they will be highly valued when combined with the skill.

Hi, this is Ayesha Iqbal. I'm a parent judge and am excited and looking forward to being a judge. I have a little experience in judging, as I have been at multiple different tournaments over the past few years. I will be looking for kids who are persuasive with their content and delivery. And not rushing or speaking too fast, as it will help me to understand and judge better.

I am a judge in PF for Dougherty Valley High School.

Basic Preferences:

- Please do not speak fast, and try to be as clear as possible when you speak.

- You should be telling me how I should be weighing the round.

- Be polite to your opponent and be respectful.

Good luck!

I run a software consulting firm here in Bay area. I judge for Dougherty Valley, and have judged in the past 2 years at a few tournaments in Lincoln Douglas, Public Forum, Speech, and Congress as well.

Things I would be judging will be based on the following criteria

- Make an complete argument (claim, warrant, and impact).

- Topic grounded strategies/demonstration of research and topic knowledge are good for speaks.

- I am the numbers guy and like to hear solid numbers or quantitative data for your arguments.

- Quality always trumps quantity.

- Evidence matters, but your explanation matters more. Great cards that are explained terribly won't get maximal weight.

- Clarity over speed

- Get to the point: focus on the core issues of the debate

- I have researched the topic to some extent but do not understand very nuanced arguments.

- I like when two teams have clash on their cases, but don't be overly aggressive or rude when pointing it out.

- Insults, rudeness, and swearing are not good and will be looked down upon .

- Respect your competitors, partner and the time everyone in the room puts into this activity.

- I like to vote for the team that made the world a better place. That is my very Important criteria for judging of debate rounds

Finally make the debate fun. Being nice is good. Smile and have fun. Winning and losing is a part of life so have fun and enjoy and do your best.

I'm a lay judge that believes the winning team should have clear arguments they extend and defend well with impacts. If you talk too fast I may miss what you are trying to communicate so spread at your own risk. I don't have experience with theory or ks but I will understand framework if it is explained well. I want your evidence to back up what you are saying and prove why your evidence is more true than your opponents. Please be polite and respectful of your opponents. Good luck!

Dougherty Valley High School judge

I have judged Public Form at 1 lay tournament before as this is my first year judging.

Please do not spread. I award speaker points based on clarity and how well you can convey and explain your arguments.

At the end of the debate, the winners must have refuted their opponent's arguments, defended their own case, conducted a good cross-examination, answered questions well during the opponent's cross-examination, and weighed the impacts. I also will know exactly what to look for if you list the voting issues (why I should vote for you) in the last speech.

If I do not understand the argument, I will not vote for it. Explain everything thoroughly and focus on content, not amount.

I try to take a few notes as much as I can, but when making a decision I won't heavily rely on my notes.

Evidence should be accurate and shouldn't be mistagged.

Real-world impacts are important and are a large part of the final decision.

Cross-examination is important in terms of both delivering and answering.

Debate skill is valued more over truthful arguments. (If I believe something about a specific argument but you convince me something else I will vote for you on it)

I value analysis in a debate with supporting facts. It is also important how you deliver the facts. A good debate is a combination of facts, arguments and delivery. I also equally discourage made-up facts. You need to show the credible sources for your facts.

I am a parent judge with limited experience judging. Please signpost and focus on definitions.

I am fine with spreading as long as you enunciate well.

Intro: My Name is Nirav Shah and I Will Be Your Judge Today. I Am a Traditional Flow Pf Judge With Extensive Experience. I Flow All Speeches With Great Detail. My Son is a Debater for Dougherty Valley (Ivan). I've Judged at Gtoc, Cal Rr, Stanford, Berk, Presentation, Asu, Cal States, and So Much More.

General Pf Preferences: I Try to Keep My Evaluation Exclusively to the Flow. In-round Weighing of Arguments Combined With the Strength of Link and Conceded Arguments. I Default to Arguments With Substantive Warranted Analysis. Please Collapse on the Most Important Voters in the Round. The Defense Should Be Extended in Both Summary Speeches if You Want to Go for It in the Final Focus. Be Respectful in Cross as I Pay Close Attention to It. Don't Speak Too Fast but if You Do Please Give Me the Speech Doc. Time Yourself and Make Your Opponents Accountable for Their Speech and Prep Timings. Weigh Your Impacts and Explain the Comparison. Provide an Off-time Roadmap in Every Back Half Speech Onwards From the Second Rebuttal. Time Yourself and Make Your Opponents Accountable for Their Speech and Prep Timings. Weigh Your Impacts and Explain the Comparison. Provide an Off-time Roadmap in Every Back Half Speech Onwards From the Second Rebuttal

Evidence: I Strongly Encourage Debaters to Cut Cards as Opposed to Hyperlinking a Google Doc. I Call for a Lot of Evidence After the Round Instead of Looking Through It During the Round. (Only Contested Pieces of Evidence)

Speaker Points (on Average 29.3): Used to Indicate How Good I Think Debaters Are in a Particular Round Along With Substance

Prog: I Have a High Bar for Abuse for Theory Argument but You Can Run Them as Long as It is a Genuine Violation. I Wouldn't Run Any Non-topical Ks on Me. Topical Ks Are Fine. I have extensive experience with Sec, Militarization, Orientalism, Cap, EcoAuthoritiasm (Ill buy More but It'll Be My First)

Other: I'll give an Oral RFD

Have Fun!

Feel Free to Email Me Any Questions or Concerns. (Also Add Me to the Ev Email Chain if You Are Making One). Email: Niravdhira@gmail.com

I am a parent judge. Please explain all arguments clearly and do not spread. I will be taking notes throughout the round. Good luck!

I have been associated with the speech & debate program since 2016. I have judged a few competitions - Congress and Public Forum. Here are my preferences:

1. I appreciate debaters maintaining the decorum, at all times

2. Make sure to follow the rules, at all times

3. Treat your opponent(s) with respect and dignity, just like how you would like to be treated

4. Understand and practice the difference b/w speaking affirmatively vs speaking loudly

5. To me, good content is one where there is strong evidence to support your arguments

6. I appreciate meaningful, relevant statistics/data points that support the evidence

7. I appreciate a good summary towards the end highlighting key impacts

8. Speak at an acceptable pace. Being clear and concise is important to me that speaking fast

Wish you best!

I am a lay judge with five years of combined Parli and PF judging experience.

Preferences:

- Be polite, especially in cross. Don't shout at each other, please.

- Speak clearly. Don't spread.

- Take the time to explain complex arguments.

Good luck!

I'm a second year judge. I prefer the participants to talk at normal speed.