I appreciate the clear delivery of your speech, it doesn't have to be slow, but CLEAR.

If you have a framework, I would like to see whether you have successfully proven your framework, it is your burden to prove it. Otherwise, I will just take your opponent's framework.

It is not enough to propose a principle argument, principle always has to be combined with practical impacts.

When doing rebuttals, please don't only provide a chunk of evidence and think you've done the rebuttals by doing so. Providing another chunk of evidence doesn't necessarily mean your opponent's evidence is false. Do give me reasonings on why their evidence doesn't count or is not so important. Numbers won't defeat numbers, but reasonings on numbers will. And if it's necessary, use the "even if" model, because sometimes you have to admit your opponent's evidence is trustworthy, but you can always weigh them to your advantage.

Do weigh more impacts, and tell me why your impacts are bigger.

I will try to be fair in evaluating your case, and the main determinant of my decision will be clashes. DO prove to me you win most of the clashes in the debate.

Lastly, please be polite, and don't yell at crossfire, it doesn't help anything at all.

I enjoy well-reasoned arguments and dislike arguments without substance. They do not have to perfect, and I am glad to provide feedback whenever possible to improve this skill. I also value creativity with regard to how these arguments are delivered. I look forward to seeing how debaters and orators persuade me

Thank You =)

Judge Li Miao:

1. Arguments need assertion(one sentence or several key words to summarize your main idea), reasoning(how does the idea work, like A leads to B), and impact(why does the idea matters). Clear argument structure can make it easier for me to follow.

2. Specific context can help you a lot to make a vivid scenario.

3. Rebuttal: quick point out the opponent's arguments by several words, then rebuttal it with a clear mind. It would be pretty excellent for you to try to analyze by multi-layers, like the "even if" analysis: firstly it is untrue, then even it is true in some degree, that is not important enough. ("even if" analysis is not a must, but it can help your structure clearer.)

4. Crossfire: one speaker asks the question first and answer by the opposite side, then exchange. Two sides are mandatory to ask questions in the crossfire. (at least one question)

Hello!

1. I prefer concise and coherent speeches, please try to follow the allotted minutes per speaker

2. Substantiated and structured arguments are highly appreciated. Include a premise, diagnosis, examples, and conclusion for your arguments.

3. During crossfire, have relevant and important discussions. Nuanced questions and answers would be great.

Thanks :>

How important is defining the topic to your decision-making?
Defining the topic helps provide clarity about what the debate will focus on. It ensures that all
participants understand the subject matter and avoid unnecessary tangents or confusion. Clearly defining the topic ensures that all participants have an equal understanding of what is being discussed, preventing any unfair advantages or misunderstandings.
How important is the framework to your decision making?
Having a solid framework is essential for navigating through the exchange of ideas, supporting positions with evidence, and ultimately influencing my decision as a judge. It provides a roadmap for constructing and delivering compelling arguments, contributing significantly to the overall effectiveness of the debate.
How important is the crossfire in your decision making?
In a debate, crossfire is crucial in my decision-making because it allows for direct communication between participants, which makes it easier to clarify points, offer rebuttals, and assess flexibility and critical thinking abilities in real time. This stage provides the opportunity to refute the arguments of opponents while also requiring quick thinking to fill in any holes or weaknesses in the arguments. Crucially, a debater's performance during crossfire influences my perceptions, impacting the debater's position's overall credibility and persuasiveness. This, in turn, has a significant effect on the decision-making process regarding the strength and conviction of arguments presented.
How important is weighing in your decision making?
Argument weighing, which entails comparing and evaluating arguments according to their persuasiveness, quality, and relevance, is a crucial aspect of decision-making during a debate. Debaters can distinguish between important points, rank the strongest arguments, and successfully respond to counterarguments by using this technique. Argument weighing guides me as a judge in determining the most compelling and convincing side of the debate, influencing the final decision regarding the debate's resolution by assessing the strength of evidence, logical reasoning, and relevance to the topic.
How important is persuasive speaking and non-verbal communication in your decision-making?
Persuasive speaking and nonverbal communication are crucial in debate decision-making because they have a significant impact on the delivery and reception of arguments. Persuasive speaking improves the persuasiveness and memorability of arguments through powerful rhetoric and skillful language use, which affects how I evaluate the strength of a debater's position. Simultaneously, nonverbal communication, which includes body language, gestures, and demeanor, supplements verbal arguments by conveying confidence, credibility, and sincerity, ultimately shaping decision-makers' perceptions and having a significant impact on the overall evaluation of the debate's outcome.
How fast should students speak?
Students should generally speak clearly and at a pace that is understandable to the other participants in a debate. Even at faster speaking rates, it's critical to preserve coherence and clarity in debate formats that may promote it. The secret is to effectively communicate arguments without compromising their clarity. Students should strive to speak at a speed that will enable them to interact with their opponents, support their arguments, and make themselves understood by the judge. In order to communicate effectively during a debate, one must strike a balance between speed, articulation and clarity

Hi! My name is Tonie and I've been judging and debating in the British Parliamentary Format and other 3v3 formats. I believe that the logical proof of the argument is most important in order to claim the truth of impacts or importance of the same. While facts and numbers prove a premise (and are appreciated), I believe abstracting the logic is always stronger as it does not rely on the truth or believability of the fact. My other standards for judging debates also include engagement across different material as all debates are meant to be dynamic. I specifically enjoy when speakers make an effort to bring the topic outside just theory and impact it, whether principally or tangibly, to people. I'm happy to provide comments on substantive content or style. I hope all speakers are practice equity when engaging with others. :)

I'll come into rounds with a blank-slate mentality. All used to evaluate your arguments as individual speakers and as a team are all that you are going to say in your speeches. As such, I highly appreciate speakers that are comparative, weighted, and impacted.

I will default to the utilitarian evaluation absent any attempt of framing why your arguments are important.

As with any other utilitarian argument, K's and Theories are welcome and I will give them due respect ONLY depending on the length speakers use it to benefit their cases. This means that I value explicitness over implicitness in order to deliver the most impartial decision possible and avoid any situations where I have to step in. You need to explain why your Theory or K comes first as a filter versus against all the other arguments that will come after it.

I pay attention to the format specifics and speaker role. As such, I would appreciate it if the important "winning" part of your speeches does appear in constructive speakers. It will be hard for me to credit a winning argument/card launched during CF or FF if it is not in the constructive summaries.

It will be most beneficial for you to narrow down impacting/comparatives in your FF speeches just so you don't leave any room for me to use my own judgements in appreciating impacts :)

I am very open to using the full range of speaker scores. The average is 27.4 and the highest I've given is 29.

Please be respectful, especially in CFs! Have fun :)

My Judging Highlights (do note that I've spent all my time in debate under the British Parliamentary/Asian Parliamentary)

- 10th Best Judge, United Asians Debating Championships 2020, (Asian Parliamentary) (Asian Region)

- Overall Best Judge, Proxime Debate Open 2020, 60 Teams (British Parliamentary) (Philippines, open for all countries)

- 4th Best Judge, Macquarie Pre-Australs 2020, 50 Teams (Australs Format) (Open for all)

- 4th Best Judge, Taiwan Debate Open 2020 , 50 Teams (British Parliamentary) (Taiwan, open for all countries)

For PF:

- 6 Rounds for Stanford Invitational

0 I have been constantly hired to judge and provide feedback for the training rounds of asian JV and Novice teams. I would love to bring my experience over, learn and improve in the PF format.

For other S&D Events:

Debate Champion, National Population Development Debates, National, Philippine Department of Education, 2019