I currently do LD. I have experience in Exempt, impromptu, and congress.

I am okay with spreading. Only run theory if it makes sense, and give a CLEAR link. I personally prefer LARP, but do have knowledge on kritiks, counterplans, disads, and plans. I also have a good general understanding of most philosophy-based frames/cases.

PLEASE weigh and give voters. I want to know why I'm voting for you.

IE:

Extemp- The biggest thing I’m looking for is whether or not you’re answering the question and how you break down your response. Formatting in a way where it’s clear for me to understand the roadmap of your points is important. Points should flow together but be distinct enough to stand on their own. Content is more important for me because this is an event where presentation is usually the least difficult part and is something most people in the room have down. Lastly, being about to connect with your “audience” is something I rank higher for, for example, if it’s a question on economics and you’re able to break down terms, I value that more. If you can explain something, you’re clearly well-versed on it and a more reputable speaker, as opposed to just quoting an article.

Interp/Public-Speaking- presentation is so important, having energy in your voice and sounding like you want to be here/have passion for what you're performing goes a long way. The more likely I am to be entranced by your performance, the higher I am ranking you.

Debate:

WSD- I follow my flow so unless you directly say in argument, I’m not going to make the connection that PROP’s point A is a rebuttal to OPP point B. So if you decide to talk fast, do that at your own peril. Content and structure is important for flow for not just me but your team. How your team argues, whether as individuals or as a team, is something else I consider. Speaking is important but also that’s a default skill so with expectation that both sides are good speakers, content is most important. Bonus points for summary speeches that tie everything together and that are able to condense the round into three clashes but even more points if you weigh, (which should be given but just in case).

I am currently doing Domestic Extemp as my main event.

What I look for in a speech is accurate sources and evidence cited correctly in your speech. I appreciate a good AG or Hook linked throughout the piece. I am okay with a faster pace. Smooth transitions and linking each point back to the question and the attention grabber is appreciated.