PF, LD, IPDA, BQ

Speak clearly and concisely, have a clear message and for partnered events build with your partner, not on top of them :)

CONGRESS

Use full body to give an intriguing speech. Grab my attention!

Hello!

I competed for three years on the ACTAA & NSDA circuit in multiple IEs & Congress. While I didn’t compete in debate much beyond IPDA, I have gained quite a bit of experience this past year as a judge.

General Etiquette

- I don't mind if you time yourself, just keep in mind my times are going to be what goes on the ballot

- Stand when you speak

- Both the competitors asking questions and the ones answering should be standing during cross exams/questioning blocks

- If you have extenuating circumstances around your physical mobility & can't be standing up and down like that, just let me know, it's no biggie

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Congressional:

The two things I'm looking for in congress are

a) stage presence-- How dependent are you on your legal pad/laptop? How much are you looking up and addressing the chamber as opposed to just reading from a script? How well are you using your space?

and b) clash-- Past the first aff and neg speeches, you should be debating previous points at least a little bit. Bringing up new information is all well and good, but you also need to be refuting points from the delegates on the opposite side. I'm personally a fan of calling someone out by name to refute and combat their point. The more clash the better.

I generally don’t flow arguments in congress unless there is something peculiar about the debate or the comment I have to you specifically pertains to the argument. I’ll really just give feedback on how you handled yourself during the speech

As a closing note to keep in mind: I understand that congressional legislation can get political and you're going to be inclined to argue with what you personally agree with, but you should understand that debate is not about what you believe, it's about your ability to argue. There are going to be times when you have to argue for something you don't agree with and refusing to do so is going to harm the flow of debate.

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Case Debate & IPDA

A.Don't Spread. I can't flow what I can't understand.

B. My Flow:

1. Weighing Mech/Value/Criterion

- You should also give a brief description/explanation on whatever you propose. Some people use different definitions of the same thing & we all need to be on the same page

2. Definitions

- I have auditory processing issues. Make sure you say your definitions clearly & don’t rush through them. Help me make sure I have a crystal clear understanding about the basis of your argument.

3. Any Identified Burdens

4. Contention titles

5. Claims & paired cards

- Take care not to spread/rush through your sources. I value evidence highly and want to know your cards

6. Rebuttal

- when it comes to rebuttal speeches, the way I flow gets less structured– I will write down pretty much anything I hear that obviously pertains to a previous argument so that I can go back & analyze if any points were dropped/missed & to determine what point flows to who

C. Speaker Points

- While I appreciate a bit of engaging words and style, it’s not necessary. As long as you can get through your speeches with minimal stumbles and with relative smoothness you’ll get good numbers

- It is poor sportsmanship to bring up new points late into the argument when your opponent doesn’t have time to properly refute. This will result in low speaker points.

- It is even worse sportsmanship to make comments about your opponent’s debate style or competency during off-the-clock roadmaps. I have seen this happen too many times & I’m completely sick of it. This will result in low speaker points.

- I will be 'grading' speaks points based off of the following: Delivery; Courtesy; Appropriate Tone; Organization; Logic; Support (if needed based on the weighing mech); Cross Exam; and Refutation. Some things, like organization and delivery, are more important than the others, like cross.

bonus if you got this far: i'll give you an extra speaker point if you reference jujutsu kaisen or hunter x hunter

1. Be Professional
2. NO SPREADING. If I can't keep up, I will stop flowing the debate.
3. Clash is key. Go line-by-line and pick apart every bit of your opponents case while you build your own case back up.
4. Good debaters are good communicators.

I am a debate and forensics competitor, while I keep my judging for those two separate, please know that the more dynamic and interesting that you are to listen to, the more likely I am to enjoy your argument or your piece.

Forensics:

- All I really ask is that you follow the guidelines for the event and that your characterise well. Please speak clearly and enunciate.

- And please be passionate! There is nothing worse than a piece you clearly do not care about

Debate:

I have competed in PF and IPDA, I do not know much of anything about Policy or LD.

- Please speak clearly and do not spread under any circumstances. I would rather you have quality points over quantity of points

- Do not attack your opponents personally. This will not result in an automatic loss but the scales will be heavily weighed against you.

- Provide evidence and give me clash. You could have the best arguments in the world but if you don't link those to framework and your opponent's case, it will be a lot harder for me to interpret what you've won.

- Use the time for what it's meant for. Do not introduce brand new points in the very last speech

- Keep things cordial, no offensive language

- Make sure to cite your evidence clearly or I will consider it just another opinion

Congress:

- Speak clearly

- Make sure there is clash

- Have topically relevant and appropriate questions

- Bring up a new point every single time that you speak along with rebutting your opponent's points (unless it's clearly a crystallization speech)

- You are representing your constituents, tie things back to them

- For my Presiding Officers: I am not going to rank high purely for PO'ing. You need to do a good job and be better than the actual speakers. Mediocre PO'ing or PO'ing an easy room will not get higher rankings than good or great speeches.

Please have fun and feel free to ask me any questions at the beginning of the round. Feel free to give me your pronouns so that I can refer to you correctly.

LD-

Speed- Medium to medium-fast (If speed gets in the way of speaking style, I'm not a fan. I don't like fast for the sake of fast). I will judge progressive style arguments if that's what's presented, but it's not my favorite.

Framework- May possibly be a voting factor depending on its use in the round, but not always. Voting issues- fine to use, but I'll only vote on them if I agree debater won the argument.

Speaking style/evidence/argumentation- all important!!

Policy- Speed- Medium to medium-fast. I will listen to spreading and it doesn't bother me as long as it's clear. I can handle K and Theory.

Policy Maker/ Stock Issues

Only vote on Topicality if Aff is highly off-topic or a squirrel case.

I am a junior high speech and debate coach. While I do tolerate some speed please do not spread. Please make sure to signpost. Impacts are important please make sure you connect them back to your value/criterion. Have fun and be kind to each other.

Hey guys!

I am a Public Forum Debater at Jonesboro and I've competed in Congress as well.

Debate:

Please please signpost and try not to speak too fast (not a fan of spreading).

Make sure to incorporate strong evidence and ANALYSIS in your case.

For congress, please be kind and respectful to your PO, Judges and other people in your chamber. This means anything offensive or harmful that is said will cause you an immediate loss and low speaks.

I love to see personality in your speeches, have fun!:)

Forensics:

Be passionate! I want to see you ACT and not just read a script. Really get into your event... look like your having fun! Convince me of your character.