I did WSD all throughout high school so I'm completely comfortable with this event! Feel free to use any jargon you'd like, but remember to keep it conversational.

I vote for the team that best argues their offensive and defensive ground, why is your world comparatively better than your opponents? Weigh. Well-warrented arguments. Impact. I consider style to be very important, but I'll always vote on the quality of the argument over style.

Remember to be respectful to your opponents! But I absolutely don't mind if you call them out for silly arguments or POIs.

Good Luck!

Background:

I am a third-year public forum debater at Coppell High School. My email is rohan.palavali@gmail.com if you don't want to read the rest of the paradigm. Add me to email chains/evidence docs/speech docs etc.

Paradigm:

- I'm fine with speed up to a point. Just be clear and signpost whenever possible. If you're not experienced with speaking fast, please don't try.

- Add me on any email chains/evidence docs that you create. My email is rohan.palavali@gmail.com.

- Make sure to extend everything that you want me to evaluate throughout the round.

- Tech > Truth.

- I don't like theory or kritiks unless they are fully warranted out and explained clearly. Do NOT run these arguments just to take advantage of inexperienced teams.

- Cutting cards > Paraphrasing

- DO NOT TAG TEAM CASES! I will dock speaker points and only evaluate the part of the case read in the constructive speech.

- First summary should frontline the second rebuttal.

- Second rebuttal needs to frontline points made in the first rebuttal.

If you have any other questions, ask me!