I don't debate circuit and am not familiar with spreading or K's, so most likely if you spread I won't be able to flow your case. I really don't have many preferences for throughout the round, but please do signpost your case if possible! (1st contention, subpoint A, subpoint B, impact, etc.)

Debating for the last 3 years or so mainly LD.

Have some experience in PF and have judged a couple of parliamentary rounds.

For LD, I stick with NSDA rules!

Include me in the email chain: nataliechen2330@gmail.com

I debated L&D when I was in HS in the last millennium and now am enjoying judging. I am most comfortable with LD but enjoy public forum, policy and parli as well.

- I appreciate good speaking ability- the oral presentation should enhance the message, and not be just reading your speech.

- I prefer to see sound logic and critical analysis over a rush of minimal responses. If you can't respond reasonably to everything, prioritize and defend the top priorities that should decide the debate. I will decide the debate based on weighing, and that critical things are responded to, and in how the weighing ties into the value criterion. I'd prefer to see a win on good logic vs technicalities.

- LD: Whether you win or lose the value debate, I expect you to successfully defend how you meet the value criterion or debate goal in your weighing.

- Signpost and make sure you take the time to properly and clearly represent evidence - clearly tag it and make clear what is the quoted evidence versus your own argument.

- Finally, be kind, civil, and professional. Disagree with your opponent but refrain from disparaging.

Thank you for engaging in this important activity and I look forward to hearing your case!

Experience: I am a current high school debater who has done lincoln douglas debate (lay/traditional style) for several years.

Do: Impacts are super important, and I will not infer them into your arguments. Weigh your impacts against your opponents, make it clear why your world is better. I will entertain limited theory or Ks if it seems warranted and is very well explained, to both me and your opponent. It is in your best interest to signpost, especially if you are doing a non-LD event. If I am unfamiliar with the event, it will be harder for me to format my flow, and anything you do to make that easier will be beneficial to you. Additionally, be a good person.

Don't: I'm very unsympathetic to debaters who use weird or niche arguments to try and confuse or throw off less experienced debaters, please try to genuinely engage in the debate. Please don't lie about or misconstrue your evidence, it's a horrible thing to do, and could result in an automatic loss. Do no attack your opponent, attack their arguments. Do not run anything racist, sexist, homophobic, etc., and do not say anything of this nature to your opponent.

Overall, debate is meant to be an enjoyable and interesting activity, so give it your all, and have fun!