I am more traditional. I enjoy statistics from reputable sources that support your case. I judge based on who persuades me to their side. I prefer you not to spread. I can follow most of your case if you spread, but i have had people go to fast and they only way I understood their case was on cross ex. If i cannot understand you it will be hard for you to win. I have been judging speech and debate events for 7-8 years and have judged most events.

I am like a debate dinosaur. Maybe not a dinosaur, but a majestic unicorn that wants to be understood. I have been doing this activity since 1991 and I have literally done/coached every event. I believe that this is a community and we should all treat each other with respect.

I can flow. My skills are not what they used to be, but I can flow. Please be super clear in your organization and if I can't understand you, I will let you know. I am good with theory and enjoy it when done well. I was debating in college when critical arguments became widespread. I understand them and value them. I don't have argument preference...do what makes you happy and pick a strategy that you thing you can win with. Please be clear with your decision calculus.

I did PF in high school, graduated in 2019. I was assistant coach at Salem Hills for a year, but it's been a while since I've been in the debate realm. I should be able to hold my own just fine in any round, but let me know if you have any specific questions about my paradigms.

Good luck in all your rounds!!!

I want to hear a source and expect the student to have the full citation available if it is requested. As a value debate activity, each side needs to present a value and a value criterion. Not only should they present them, but it is necessary to explain why and how your position is superior in the debate. While I expect the negative debater to have his/her own position, I prefer to have clash in the debate and believe that arguments applied directly against the affirmative case are stronger and more persuasive that one presented as a negative contention. I also am not a fan of arguments being presented that are not relevant to the opponents's case. In terms of speed, I flow what I can understand. If I can't grasp the argument due to speed, it is not my fault. I strongly believe that debate is a communication activity and therefore it is the debater's responsibility to adapt to the judge. If you see that I am not flowing, I suggest you slow down. I do find it annoying to have a student fly through the speech only to end up with time left over. Debate should be fun and debaters should enjoy the activity. I don't like rudeness in the debate.

I watch for a professional presentation, including courtesy toward all competitors, diction, enunciation and speaking just fast enough so the facts presented are understandable. It is better to eliminate thoughts than spew facts.

Winning entry is determined by the actual argument presenting convincing facts and sources.