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Hey everyone! I'm Caroline. I have four years of nat circuit congress experience, a year of NFALD, and currently do PF in the Collegiate Public Forum League. I debated at Pinecrest High School in NC, and currently debate at the University of Kentucky. I also have some judging experience at other tournaments, which I did under a different Tab account so it's not showing up in my history.
Congress
I have experience as both a speaker and presiding officer. I agree that the best legislator, not simply the best speaker, should get ranked higher. Ask questions! With that being said, I rank on quality, not quantity of speeches. If you are speaking late-round, respond to claims from earlier speeches. Don't be afraid to ask questions. And please, please, do not have more than three speeches in a row on a single side. After the third speech, I will begin to score you lower. I don't necessarily like to see the chamber discuss the split mid-round, but after 4 speeches I think it's probably necessary. I do know that you've all also probably discussed the docket and split beforehand though, especially in varsity, so please be cognizant. No one likes a stale debate.
PF
Tech>Truth
I will be flowing the round, so please give order at the beginning of speeches after the constructive
If you have an email chain, please include me. Email is carolinedebatestuff@gmail.com
Don't be exceptionally combative in cross. A little tension is fine- good actually- but actively attacking your opponents will get you voted down. Be civil.
Have fun.
LD
Tech>Truth
If you are spreading, I'm fine, just send speech docs
Please include me on the email chain if you have one. Email is carolinedebatestuff@gmail.com
Please tell me your value criterion in your constructive. I know I shouldn't have to say it but I've seen stuff like this happen before.
Please understand the author you are basing your criterion on if you are citing an author.
For progressive LD, I'm better at evaluating policy v policy or policy v K than K v K. For the love of all that is good in this world, do not use tricks if you want the ballot.
I will be flowing the round. Please give order at the beginning of speeches
Be civil to your opponents. Actively attacking someone will get you voted down.
Have fun.
Policy
If I am judging your policy round, something has gone very wrong.