In my paradigm I like to see a smooth balance between speed, content, and performance. Your speech should be delivered quickly but not so fast I can't tell what you're saying. For content, I expect and respect use of evidence and logical thinking. And for performance, I prefer loud but not yelling, confident but not cocky, and smooth with as few hiccups as possible. Meet those criteria and you'll receive the maximum score possible from me.

Content:

Would like it to be very structured. Be purposeful with your speech. If you make a claim back it up with evidence don't go off of what you know. if you have evidence from professionals in the field then you look stronger.

Style:

Although you need evidence from professionals be emotional with your speech. But make sure to incorporate structure and don't go on a rant. I am only going to believe what you are saying if you believe in it. Engage all of the audience including both judges and fellow congress men.

WOOD RIVER/BORAH Paradigm

Congress

The most important value in judging is how well you present your knowledge of the issue, and how well you do at clashing respectfully with the other team.

-I weigh questioning quite heavily

-I reward speakers who rebuttal others in their speech.

I prefer when cases are given extemporaneously, not off of a written document.

I like when points of arguments are repeatedly brought up, but only with either new evidence or new impacts.

I value POs and will typically give them an advancing score

-KNOW YOUR PLACE IN THE ROUND-

-If you go early, introduce new evidence. If go late, extend evidence, and explain WHY it is important.

Public Forum

Impacts are the primary basis of judgement for me.

I will flow debate, as long as I have reasonably clear indications.

LD

I will flow.

Otherwise I am a blank slate

CX

keep it fun fair and ecducational