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Dalton Adams
Bardstown Middle School
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Brian Anderson
LaRue County High School
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Fri April 21, 2023 at 7:23 PM EDT
Anderson Debate Paradigm
4 years NFA-LD.
please include on speechdrop or file share of choice
Offense/Defense Paradigm
Fine with speed.
Theory:
Will vote on potential abuse.
Condo- I personally think the negative should be allowed as many counterplans as the AFF has adv(s) + 1 (like an agent CP and *number of Advantages* CP(s). I’ll have a very low threshold on condo bad theory if more that are run. To me, at the end of the round only one counterplan should be gone for/squo defended. I don't want to kick an alt for you and vote for the status quo. If the AFF wins that condo is bad then I’d vote aff. If you outtech the AFF on why multiple counterplans are good, then I won’t vote on condo bad. I don’t think “drop the arg not the debater” is persuasive in condo theory debates.
Topicality- I default to competing interpretations, but I’ll vote on reasonability if it’s won. To me, limits is the most important standard, but I think precision or others can be persuasive if the T-interp creates an undue burden for the AFF. The AFF rebuttal would ideally explain why the AFF is a fair parametrization of the resolution and how the AFFs justified are good for x,y,z theoretical reason(s).
SPEC Args- I think most of these are just defensive solvency arguments.
RVI's- no thanks.
Disclosure- I would vote on disclosure theory against either negs/affs. I do not think new affs need to be disclosed. Otherwise, If you’ve done goofed and haven’t disclosed, then you should read a counterinterpretation as to why you shouldn’t have to disclose for X,Y,Z reason and then win offense in favor of that interp. i.e. “Debaters don’t have to disclose if the positions they read are on their team’s wiki/until after the tournament is over” or something like that. Still probably an uphill battle, but if the other debater isn’t that good on the disclosure theory collapse then you could still win the round.
I could vote on Framework against Ks/K AFFs, provided the debater actually wins the FW flow. If the negative is just “They don’t defend the resolution and that’s against the rules,” that's not very persuasive. To me, FW debate is about why limits are good vs why the inclusion of the AFF and the AFFs justified by the AFF’s interp are necessary for X,Y,Z reason.
K
I’d like to know why the worldview promoted by other debater is wrong (link work), why it’s important to reject/stop that kind of thinking (impact work), and how the alternative in some way resolves that worldview.
CP
I’m interested in the extent to which the CP solves the AFF and if an accompanying DA/other source of offense is a bigger deal than any potential solvency deficits/turns on the counterplan.
DA
PTX-Not super persuaded by “my card is from the next day” arguments on uniqueness. I find warrant comparison between the cards on why X,Y,Z political thing will/will not happen to be more persuasive than spamming three UNQ/nonunq cards.
Impact Turns: They often seem strategic to me.
Dr. Jordan Atkinson
Rowan County Middle School
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Hajra Azeem
West Broward High School
None
Carla Barreiro
Henry Clay High School
None
Dalia Basinac
Gray Middle School
None
Heather Baumann
Henry Clay High School
None
Micaela Becerril
West Broward High School
None
Jane Becker
Dixie Heights High School
None
Elizabeth Belli
Gray Middle School
None
Stefan Bird-Pollan
Henry Clay High School
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Caitlin Bliss
Poly Prep Country Day School
Last changed on
Sat January 6, 2024 at 3:59 AM EDT
I coach Congress and Speech, so I value argumentation and delivery equally. Listen to the room, avoid rehash, be responsive to arguments. Finally, be respectful—we are here to grow, not to tear each other down.
Madison Bolden
Solon High School
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Gabrielle Boltz
Hire
None
Tegan Bondy
West Ashley High School
None
Kristi Boss
Henry Clay High School
None
Courtney Broussard
Kaplan High School
None
Alison Brown
Murray High School
None
Tom Bryant
Canton McKinley High School
None
Danielle Burk
Beavercreek High School
None
Sergio Bustos
West Broward High School
None
Daisy Caruso
Whitmer High School
None
Amanda Caudill
Rowan County Middle School
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Abbey Ceci
Solon High School
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Daniel Ceci
Solon High School
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Thu March 7, 2024 at 6:56 AM EDT
1. What is your experience level? Have you been
actively coaching or judging, and how long?
How often have you judged rounds on this
topic?
Former interp competitor, who has been coaching and judging all speech and debate events since 2002. I have served as an event specific coach, assistant coach and head coach of small and large programs. I have judged speech, PF and Congress at all levels of competition, from local tournaments, state finals, national circuit, and national final rounds.
2. Describe your preferences as they relate to
debaters’ rate of delivery and use of jargon or
technical language.
I can handle speed for the most part, but too fast to flow and it would be difficult to win the round.
3. Describe your personal note-taking during
the round. Do you write down key arguments?
Keep a rigorous flow?
I record brief notes on the key arguments and points of the round.
4. What are the specific criteria you consider
when assessing a debate?
I look at who won the most important/critical argument of the round based on the impacts presented.
5. What expectations do you have for debaters’
in-round conduct?
I very open to style choices; however, overtly rude or aggressive behavior is unacceptable. Debaters who are respectful of their opponents and understand the art of debate should be applauded.
Kaleigh Ceci
Solon High School
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Elena Cecil
LaRue County MS
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Yahua Cheng
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
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Fri January 19, 2024 at 5:17 AM PDT
I am a parent judge. I judged over 100 competitions.
I will rate the competitors based on two main parts:
-Composition:
If the content is effective writing or not.
Does the competitor's speech organize clearly and easy to follow?
Does the speech contain ample solid reasoning and logic
Is the speech too general or does it focus on specifics?
Does the speech make too many generalizations or assumptions about the audience?
Does the speech contain evidence and examples?
Does the speech have good rhetorical choices?
-Delivery:
I would like competitors to use effective oral presentation skills. I will check if the competitor is comfortable with delivery such as having a clear voice, good intonation, or a nice tone.
I will also check if the speaker uses effective body language or not such as hand gestures, facial expressions, and eye contact.
Ellen Cox
Henry Clay High School
None
Kellie Crump
Rowan County Middle School
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Mavelyn Cruz
Democracy Prep Harlem Prep High
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Tiffany Dacheux
Dallastown
Last changed on
Fri January 5, 2024 at 12:54 PM EDT
Coach since 2014
For the most part,you'll be looking at this paradigm because I'll be your LD judge. cross-apply these comments to PF as applicable and to policy if/when I get recruited to judge policy.
Speed and Decorum:
Send me your case. This should go without saying, but let me know that you've actually sent me your case. I won't look for your case unless you tell me to look. Speechdrop.net or tabroom share is probably best rather than email.
I don't care if you sit/stand. Really, I don't. Just generally try to remain in the room. I won't be shaking hands.
Please time your speeches and prep time. I may not keep accurate time of this since my attention is to the content of your speeches. Flex prep is fine if all debaters in the round agree.
Debate:
I do not prefer theory. I'm usually left feeling that most debaters let it overcomplicate their arguments or worse. Some may even allow it to further make debate inaccessible (especially to those who are likely already crowded out of this forum in some other way). Please don't run it unless there you see literally NO OTHER WAY to respond to your opponent's arguments. Even then, I may not evaluate it the way you want or expect. If you planning to run dense or tricky theory, you should find a different judge.
You have an absolute obligation to articulate your arguments. Even if I’m familiar with the literature or whatever that you might be referencing I *try* to avoid filling in any gaps.
Signposting = GOOD! Flipping back and forth from AFF flow to NEG flow then back to AFF Flow to NEG Flow....BAD.... VERY, VERY, VERY BAD!
Tricks = no. Thanks.
I will not vote for arguments that are ableist, racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, Islamophobic, anti-Semitic, etc. This should go without saying, but for the sake of anyone who needs to see it in writing, there you go.
Above all, strive to make sense. I do not prefer any “style” of debate or any particular kind of argument over another. Regardless of what you run, if your case relies on me to connect the dots for you or if it is a literal mess of crappily cut and equally crappily organized evidence sans warrants, you will probably be sad at the end of the round.
Jake Dailey
Washington Local Junior High
8 rounds
None
Dodd Dixon
George Rogers Clark
None
Lisa Edmonds
Larry A Ryle High School
Last changed on
Thu January 4, 2024 at 10:08 AM EDT
I do not like spreading, especially online as I have a hard time understanding what you are saying if you spread. Also, please try not to mumble as I am somewhat hard of hearing.
I do not like Ks. I do not know how to judge a competitor using one or any kind of progressive debate in LD.
Claudia Fernandez
West Broward High School
Last changed on
Sat February 24, 2024 at 2:58 AM EDT
Hi, I'm a parent/lay judge. Don't be rude. Be loud and clear, I can't judge you if I can't hear you. Explain what your argument is and why you win. Signpost, make the round easy for me to follow.
Alexandra Freyvogel
North Catholic High School
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Sasha Gonzalez
West Broward High School
None
Melissa Grizzle
Murray High School
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Jonathan Guaetta
North Allegheny
None
Rahul Guha
Beavercreek High School
None
Renee Guilford
Henry Clay High School
None
Lisa Guo
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Lewis Gurgis
Democracy Prep Bronx Prep MS
None
Manuel Halkias
Canton McKinley High School
None
Leslie Head
Otsego Junior High School
None
Barbara Heyward
West Ashley High School
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Meg Howell-Haymaker
Mountain View HS
Last changed on
Tue January 2, 2024 at 3:26 PM MST
I am what you would call "old school". I will entertain a progressive debate, but I much prefer a straight-up classic debate with value and criteria.
Klemens Huynh
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Vicky Hyde
Chiawana High School
None
Stevan Jechura
Maumee High School
None
Evan Kelly
Hire
8 rounds
None
Lindsay Kelly
Hire
8 rounds
None
Debra Kemp
Perrysburg High School
None
Alissa Kennedy
Whitmer High School
8 rounds
None
Janice Kuntz
North Allegheny
None
Lourdes Lawrence
West Broward High School
Last changed on
Wed December 2, 2020 at 7:30 AM EDT
This paradigm was written by my son, who is a sophomore in Public Forum. However, this is my fifth time judging PF.
I am a "lay" judge. Please do not spread or speak quickly, I want to be able to understand your arguments. I prefer that you time yourselves. Please be nice and respectful to one another, that counts so much for me.
Nathan Lawver
North Allegheny
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Sun February 4, 2024 at 5:07 PM EDT
Speak at a reasonable speed. If you speak to fast and my pen goes down, I am no longer listening.
I do flow the round. Please signpost and roadmap. It helps me track arguments.
Have fun!
Lauren Lillenstein
Hire
None
Elizabeth Lindon
Washington Local Junior High
None
Bella Lowrance
Henry County Middle School
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Laura Luna
Cajon High School
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Griselle Manzor
West Broward High School
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Sara Martino
Verona Area High School
Last changed on
Sat April 6, 2024 at 5:45 AM CDT
I appreciate debate that is focused on good communication and clear reasoning. Civility is essential and I reserve the right to vote against debaters that are rude or mean or hostile. I will not vote on arguments I do not understand, so do your best to explain the arguments to me and do not speed-read! I don't have a formal debate background so I am unfamiliar with esoteric arguments like kritiks
Donal May
Clarke Community HS
None
Maddy Mickle
Clarke Community HS
None
Nikhila Mondraty
West Broward High School
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Victoria Morgan
Chiawana High School
None
Benjamin Morris
Verona Area High School
Last changed on
Thu January 4, 2024 at 11:38 AM PDT
Affiliations: Madison West, Verona Area HS.
PF Paradigm:
12/3/2020 update: My bar for dropping a team for cheating is fairly low. If your opponents are misconstruing evidence and you want to stake the round on it, a useful phrase to know is: "I am making a formal evidence challenge under NSDA rule 7.3.C., for distortion of evidence. We are stopping the round and staking the round's outcome on the result of this formal evidence violation."
No off-time roadmaps. Period. Signpost instead. I will start the clock when you start roadmapping.
Online debate: Before the round starts, there should be a Google Doc (preferred instead of email) with all debaters and judges on it. You should be prepared to add any evidence you read to that Doc in a carded format -- I am receptive to drop-the-argument theory if evidence isn't accessible to your opponents in round.
I time prep meticulously because prep theft is rampant in PF. If a card is requested, teams have 60 seconds to find the card and add it to the file sharing mechanism of the round -- anything beyond that comes out of the prep time of the team that can't find their own evidence. If evidence can't be found, there needs to be an argument made in a speech to drop it (eg. "Drop their argument because they could not share the supporting evidence: we were not given a fair chance to review and dispute its claims."). Discuss and review evidence during cross-x time whenever possible.
If both teams agree to it before the round, and the tournament doesn't explicitly disallow it, I am fine with waiving Grand Cross and granting both teams an additional minute of prep time.
Clash as soon as you are given the opportunity.
- Plans and fiat are educational.
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If it's not in the final focus, it's not going to win you the round.
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I appreciate effective crossfire, and will listen to it, however I don't flow it unless you explicitly tell me to write something down by looking at me and saying "write that down".
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I am inclined to reward good communication with speaker points and a mind more receptive to your arguments.
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Outside of the fact that the 2nd overall speech is expected to just read case (though I'm open to teams rejecting this norm), I expect coverage of both sides of the flow starting with the 2nd rebuttal (4th overall speech). The 1st rebuttal (3rd overall speech) doesn't need to extend case -- they just need to refute the opposing case.
- Exception to the above: Framework. If you're speaking second, don't wait until 15 minutes into the round to tell me your framework. You're obligated to make framework arguments in case.
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I am very likely not the judge you want if you're running a non-canonical PF strategy, like a "kritik".
- I don't give weight to any argument labeled as an "overview". Overviews are heuristic explanations to help me make sense of the round.
If you start your speech by saying "3-2-1", I will say "Blastoff"! "3-2-1" is not necessary!
POLICY (AND SOMETIMES PARLIAMENTARY) DEBATE PARADIGM
NSDA 2021: I have judged ZERO rounds on this topic. The last policy judging I did was at NCFL 2019. I will not know the jargon or meta of this topic.
Judging circuit policy debate is generally an unpleasant experience for me, mainly because of speed. However, lay-oriented CX debate is easily my favorite event.
General Overview:
- Default to Policymaker paradigm. The one major difference is that you should always assume that I am very dumb. Call it the 'stupid President' paradigm.
- You're welcome to run non-traditional positions (K's included) IF you keep them to a conversational pace (We're talking Public Forum slow here) and explain why it means I vote for you.
- I have a mock trial background and I LOVE clever cross-x. However, I do expect closed cross-x: one person per team speaking!
- I don't open speech docs except to review specific pieces of evidence that have been indicted.
Presentation Preferences:
- <230 wpm, non-negotiable. Slow down for taglines, plantexts, and important quotes from the evidence.
- I generally prefer debates I'd be able to show to a school administrator and have them be impressed by the activity rather than offended or scared.
- I am inclined to give bonus speaker points if I see an effort to "read me" as a judge, even if you read me wrong. Cite my paradigm if you need to. Learning to figure out your audience is a crucial life skill. On a related note: if you use the secret word 'whiplash' in your speech, I will give you and your partner 0.3 extra speaker points, since it means you read my philosophy thoroughly. This applies to LD and PF, too.
Argumentation Preferences:
- I like smart counterplans that discuss technical details.
- Theory/K's should be impacted more than just saying "voter for fairness and education".
LD DEBATE PARADIGM
General Overview:
Speed-reading (spreading) is embarrassing. I want to sell school administrators on this activity.
My default stance is to vote based on the "truth" of the resolution, but you can propose alternative frameworks.
I have no K background. For Ks/nontraditional arguments, go slowly and explain thoroughly. Explain either how the K proves/disproves the resolution, or offer a compelling alternative ROTB.
Disclosure theory is exclusionary/bad, but disclosed positions get more leeway on certain T standards.
Presentation Preferences:
- Number your refutations.
- Use cross-ex effectively -- the goal is to get concessions that can be used in speeches.
- Present charismatically, make me want to vote for you as a communicator (though I vote off the flow).
Argumentation Preferences:
- Give me voter issues -- the big ballot stories of the round. Go big picture and frame how I'm supposed to look at issues.
- Philosophical "evidence" means very little to me. A professor from Stanford making a specific analytical claim is functionally the same as you making that argument directly.
- I'm bad at flowing authors and try to get the concepts down in as much detail as possible instead. For philosophical arguments, I generally prefer clearly explained logic over hastily-read cards. However, evidence related to quantitative things should be cited because those studies are highly dependent on precision/accuracy and are backed up empirically.
Lekha Nair
Larry A Ryle High School
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Marisa Napoli
Notre Dame
None
Zac Newton
LaRue County High School
None
Rachel Page
Larry A Ryle High School
Last changed on
Wed January 3, 2024 at 5:19 AM EDT
I use she/her pronouns.
I have coached all forms of debate, with students as state champions, national qualifiers, and national outrounds (mainly in LD, but also CX, PFD, and congress). While I am a coach of 20+ years, I like to be treated as a lay judge. My philosophy is that regardless of the style of debate, you should never assume that your judge knows more than you and it is your responsibility to educate them on the topic. That means:
1) I prefer speech habits that emphasize persuasiveness and understanding. Don't spread, make sure to signpost, and think about how you can use your voice to emphasize key points.
2) Avoid topic-specific jargon. We are not researching this stuff to the level that you do as a competitor. Don't throw out an acronym without telling me what it stands for, unless it is a universally-known one (i.e. NATO). Sometimes even terms of art in the resolution aren't really known to the judge, so it is helpful to clarify. That also goes for complex ideas and theories.
3) Explain your arguments/contentions. Just reading card after card does not showcase your logic. Remember the warrant -- WHY does that evidence matter? And with that said, what is the impact? I love a good impact.
Clair Palley
Henry Clay High School
None
Dakota Perry
Rowan County Middle School
None
Bill Prater
Whitmer High School
8 rounds
Last changed on
Thu January 4, 2024 at 6:21 AM EDT
Welcome back and I'm glad to be back for another year. Here is my updated paradigm. This has general information and then items specific to LD
PERSONAL:
I have been a coach for 22 years and I have judged all forms of speech and debate. This means I am pretty open to any time of argument. I will go with what I hear in the round and will not input myself into the debate. I am a judge, not a competitor so I will not inject myself into the debate. You don't need to send me your case. I only want to judge what I hear, not what I can read. So while I am okay with speed and I can handle spreading, only use spreading in Policy.
DEBATE:
Don't be condescending in your cross ex. Acting like you don't care about the answer the other person gave or interrupting them before they get the answer out is not okay. If you wanted a shorter answer then ask a more succinct question. All debates need to clash. I don't want to only hear prepared speeches on both sides. Show me that you are listening to what the other person/team is saying and advance the debate.
LD
I am definitely more traditional than progressive but I will listen to progressive arguments IF they still fall under the philosophical ideas of LD. I do not want to hear a plan or use the motion as the plan text. That doesn't do anything for me. Don't use a K to avoid debating. That's not what debate is about. I WILL NOT vote on disclosure theory so don't take the time to run it. That is not debating the topic but finding a way to not have to debate. Otherwise, I will listen to Ks, Ts, Disads, etc if they are relevant to the debate. If you don't have a V and a VC, you won't get the win from me!
Also, I am creating this paradigm for you so don't ask me about other items before the round. Everything else is fair game as long as it is done well! Address the resolution and give me reasons for your claims. I don't need to be on your email chain. Also, I do not disclose unless required to and it will be brief. As a coach, I want the coaching to come from me and not the judges. As I said earlier, I am not here to relive my competitive days so I won't explain all that I am thinking.
Good luck!
Caleb Prichard
Rowan County Middle School
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Edward Quinio
Henry Clay High School
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Xander Quinio
Henry Clay High School
None
Rana Rahman
Henry Clay High School
Last changed on
Fri March 15, 2024 at 12:14 PM EDT
I flow the round. If you spread, make sure I can understand you, or it will be for naught. If you act uncivil or rude to your opponent(s), it will be difficult for me to be sympathetic to your arguments. It is important that evidence supports logic.
Negar Raoufi
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
None
Ryan Ray
Henry Clay High School
Last changed on
Thu January 4, 2024 at 4:22 AM EDT
I have been coaching Speech & Debate for the past 20 years. I was a competitor for all 4 years of my high school career. I've judged numerous local, regional, state, and national tournaments. The highlight of my judging career came at the 2020 NSDA National Tournament when I was selected to judge Lincoln-Douglas Finals. When it comes to levels of debate, I've seen them all. Below are my event-specific areas of focus that I suggest debaters in the rounds that I judge should consider (but I'm open to whatever you feel works best for you...these are simply my preferences in round).
General notes:
Speed is a factor in every round that I judge. If you spread or speak at a rate in which I would have to read your case on paper to understand what your argument is you will not win a round with me. Delivery matters but so does content. Off-the-wall kritiks I am not a fan of, either. Whatever your position is, it must be logical.
Lincoln-Douglas:
Frameworks are a must. Voters are a must. Go down the flow - stay in order - don't deviate and make your arguments clear at all times. Don't waste time in-round ever. Definitely do not spread...Lincoln-Douglas is meant to be spoken well, not fast (some speed is okay, but nothing excessive). Remember content is good but delivery of the content well is also important. This is the way.
Policy:
The biggest thing I look for in policy is consistency. I am not a fan of kritiks, out-there cases as the Neg, etc. For the round I much prefer standard policy debate. Plans and counter-plans are a must. Go down the flow. Do not spread. Make the round friendly for both teams. Keep track of arguments won on both sides and give me a good crystallization at the end of your final rebuttals. Do not spread. Did I say not to spread? In case I didn't, don't spread...just don't. To make it clearer, spreading = I'm not a fan.
Public Forum:
Speak at a good rate of speed (fast is okay but you absolutely should not spread in PF). Be civil at all times. Do not be condescending unless you want to be marked down severely for it (or possibly lose a round). Be professional in crossfire & grand crossfire. Do not waste excessive amounts of time calling for cards (it's easy to try to be abusive with prep time but I am not the judge to try that with because I am a fan of debating, not evidence scrutinizing so unless you can prove something definitive by calling a card, don't waste too much of our time in-round doing so). Overall, be kind to each other and have a good debate and all will be well. I have spoken.
Sarah Reinhart
Sacred Heart Academy
None
Rick Rettig
Perrysburg High School
None
Michael Robinson
Murray High School
None
Cristina Santiago
West Broward High School
8 rounds
None
Wahid Sediqe
Ottawa Hills High School
None
Kirstin Snyder
Larry A Ryle High School
None
Michelle Stagnaro
West Broward High School
None
Ronda Taylor
Bardstown Middle School
None
Todd Terry
Murray High School
None
Drew Thompson
Murray High School
None
John Tobon
West Broward High School
None
Rachel Todd
Murray High School
None
Erika Trahan
Kaplan High School
None
Lisa Trinca-Pierson
West Broward High School
None
Alice Tu
Velásquez-Liangyi Leadership Academy
Last changed on
Sun January 21, 2024 at 5:00 AM PDT
Hello debaters,
As your judge I value clear, concise and polite speakers. Content and presentation are both equally valuable, and I will be carefully observing the quality of your speeches and questions asked. During crossfire, I expect questions and answers to be straight to the point.
Collin Tuerk
Rowan County Middle School
None
Kevin Tyler
Henry County Middle School
None
Sharon Volpe
North Allegheny
None
Hayden Watkins
Rowan County Middle School
None
Bobbie Weatherly
Henry County Middle School
None
David Weatherly
Henry County Middle School
None
Maddy Wendt
Wauseon High School
None
Jakob Wenman
Whitmer High School
None
Marie Wetzel
Whitmer High School
8 rounds
Last changed on
Wed January 3, 2024 at 4:23 AM EDT
LD: Traditional. This requires a value and value criterion that flows beyond the constructive. I will generally vote against theory, ks, and other policy debate components. I will always vote against disclosure theory - sorry kids, no cheating on the test.
Speed doesn't bother me. I was a policy coach for years. HOWEVER, if you sound like you can't breathe or are repeating words because YOU can't handle speed, it will affect your speaker points and how I assess the round. As a judge, I decide who wins or loses. As such, your speaker points will be lower if you tell me what I will do in your speeches. Convince me to vote for you rather than thinking if you say I will, it will happen.
Olivia Wetzel
Washington Local Junior High
8 rounds
Last changed on
Fri January 12, 2024 at 6:40 AM EDT
LD:
I am more traditional than progressive but I will listen to progressive arguments IF they still fall under the philosophical ideas of LD. I do not want to hear a plan or use the motion as the plan text. Don't use a K to avoid debating. That's not what debate is about,especially LD. I WILL NOT vote on disclosure theory so don't take the time to run it. That is not debating the topic but finding a way to not have to debate. Otherwise, I will listen to Ks, Ts, Disads, etc if they are relevant to the debate. If you don't have a V and a VC, you won't get the win from me! Don't be condescending in your cross-ex. Acting like you don't care about the answer the other person gave or interrupting them before they get the answer out is not okay. If you wanted a shorter answer then ask a more succinct question. All debates need to clash. I don't want to only hear prepared speeches on both sides. Show me that you are listening to what the other person/team is saying and advance the debate. Ultimately, I want a debate, not a round of game play trying to win the round without actually debating to win.
Karen Wilson
Bardstown Middle School
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Bernice Woodson
North Allegheny
None
Travis Worley
Crater High School
None
Beth Young
North Catholic High School
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