How I Judge

• I don’t mind spreading, Points will not be docked off for spreading

• Anything racist, homophobic, or just bigoted in general will not be tolerated in a round and it is a automatic loss. (If you have a slur or offensive word in your case points won't be docked off as long as it’s apart of your case)

• I judge Tech > Truth

• It’s really helpful for flowing reasons for you to signpost and provide a roadmap

• Argumentation is what heavily weighs the round for me the way

Etiquette

• I have no problems with cameras on or off if you would prefer them on please let me know.

• If you want to start an email chain make sure you include me abbotangel25@cps.k12.ar.us

• If there is lag I will ask you to speak a little slower

• Make sure to ask questions before the round

Hey guys, I'm Alayna, I'm a Senior at Cabot High School. I am very professional and I know what I am doing when it comes to debating and I will do my best when I judge.

RESPECT: If I see that you are disrespecting your opponent, it will be an automatic L. This is one of the key components of debate. I DO NOT TOLERATE disrespect.

ALL STYLES OF DEBATE----Time keeping: MAKE SURE YOU USE ALL OF YOUR TIME!!!! Using all of your time is very important, when the timer goes off STOP it's ok, just make sure that you get majority of the things in that you want to get in.

Spreading: I'm okay with it.

Framework- This is important so use it, depending on the style of debate. If you want me to vote on your side because of your framework explain to me why.

Definitions- These are very important in all styles of debate so use them.

Line by line: This is very important in every style of debate, without this it is harder for the judge to know what you are rebutting against. This makes it easier for me and for you as well.

Road Maps: This is very important in every rebuttal speech, giving this will help me and your opponent writing in the flow.

I will not listen during cross ex, this is strictly for the debaters. This is where you clarify any questions that you may have and this is also to make trap questions. This part in this debate will be judged. THIS IS STRICTLY FOR YOU GUYS!!!

IPDA:

This is practically the same as LD but the topic varies obviously.

Use all of your time also keep your time!

Use all of your prep time before the round because it is the most important part of your case.

Spreading is fine if you know how to do it correctly, If you don't know how to then don't spread.

If you have any questions about anything this is my email:

adinealayn24@cps.k12.ar.us

Joelle Buckner

Put me on email chain: bucknjoell24@cps.k12.ar.us

Cabot High School

LD debater

Tech > Truth

LD

This is my main event, so I prefer to see a lot of clash plenty of warrants, and make sure not to drop your framework. As long as you extend and give me decent analysis on framework it will be weighed in your favor. Watch topicality, I am perfectly fine with progressive arguments I especially like good DAs and solid CPs.. sign post so it's easy for me to flow. Speaks are pretty easy, speak confidently and clear, I personally don't care about speed as long as I can understand you.

Congress

I took congress as an event for about a year, make sure you are aware of the P.O. and what is going on in the room. Be respectful and make sure not to be passing notes or making noise while a delegate is giving a speech. I base a lot of points on speech formatting and if it's easy to follow.

IPDA

I judge this kind of like I do LD, as long as you extend your arguments and speak confidently you are most likely going to win the round. The topics are not typically ones I enjoy so make it engaging.

Hi! I´m Savannah and super excited to be your judge, your round will be one of if not my first time judging so I´m not too particular on round expectations. I will say that kindness, preparedness, honesty, and manors will show if you deserve to win or not. please be in your room in time for tech check! good luck!

specific behavior expectations; Be respectful to your judge and your opponent, rude comments and hateful speech can land you a loss so keep that in mind. try your best always!!, it is also good to take your time on speaking if you struggle with talking to get the most speaker points and to provide me a way to give sufficient flowing and feedback:) there will be either me or someone else keeping time but I do ask that you as well keep time, we are human so mistakes with time can happen, it is also good practice for times you might be the one responsible for keeping time. please try your best, and I wish you the best of luck!!

PF/LD: I will say I will be looking for a good framework, and who´s argument is best intact at the end rather than convincing, so please respond to all attacks/arguments in your opponent´s speech/rebuttal. also, be prepared when it comes to having adequate and reliable sources

ways of contact: chartsavan25@cps.k12.ar.us please use if needed; such as problems during the debate but if there are problems my email will probably be the last resort, and the text box or oral communication the first.

Hey! Add me to the email chain at alexismchilds@gmail.com

Congress - updated for Last Chance :)

I believe that Congress focuses on speaking clearly and well more than any other type of debate. Because of this, the better you speak, the better I will rank you. In addition, we all know that Congress is long and, yes, sometimes boring. Don't be afraid to spice things up (in a polite, respectful, appropriate manner). Make a joke, be sassy, slip a Taylor Swift reference in there - have fun!!

Have sources in your speech! You saying something does not make it credible/true. Please be polite during questioning but that doesn't mean you have to be timid.

LD

I was traditional/mid-level progressive debater. That being said, I'm not the judge to run your super progressive case in front of.

1. Speed - I'm not a huge fan of spreading so please take your speed down a few levels in front of me. If you must spread, do so at your own risk and read the room before you do - if it's late at night, don't yell/spread at me. Send me the speech doc

2. Ks - I don't understand/I'm not a fan of most of these. I run cap K and that's about it. If you have a question about an argument, feel free to ask before the round!

3. Theory - I don't understand most theory and think the majority of the time people read unnecessary/frivolous theory. Unless there is clear abuse happening in the round, don't read theory. Topicality is good and if argued well and when necessary, I'll vote on it. I'll vote for disclosure but probably not disclosure by itself.

4. CPs/Disads - I enjoy these and think they're a good strategy. If you're going to run them, defend them.

5. Framework - this is what makes LD different from other types of debate and I expect you to use it. In your last speech, give me voters/weighing/framework and make it clear why I should vote for you.

6. CX - I really enjoy cross and definitely pay attention. That being said, I don't flow it so bring it up in your speeches if you want me to flow. I will hold you to what you said in cross. Please be courteous to your opponent but as long as you're not being offensive, I'm pretty lenient on cross. Don't be afraid to push them to explain their case/get the answer your looking for.

Read my facial expression - I'm a pretty expressive person. If I look confused, please clear up your point. Nodding/smiling means I like/am following your point.

PF

Evidence is important, don't make baseless claims. I appreciate organized, line by line rebuttals with signposting. If nothing else, this will get you good speaks. Weighing is super important, particularly in your last speeches. I should know exactly why I'm voting for you in order to get my ballot.

Final Focus should have impact weighing! Please be respectful of your opponents during cross. Cross is for asking questions, not personally attacking opponents or making statements.

Overall, I enjoy good clash, speaking, and cross. Please be kind to your opponents!

IPDA

I evaluate this like LD, have good offense and defense, speak well, and you'll be fine :)

I really enjoy it when you expand on framework and give me a clear understanding of why you or your team should win the round.

I have done a lot of different times of debates I know the basic rules of the different times of debates.

Overall just have a nice clean and respectful round.

Hello my name is Eli Crider a sophmore debater at Cabot High, I've done quite a bit tournaments and know my way around LD and IPDA fairly well. I like LD and as it is more about philosophy and what is right if you have inhumane or just rude arguments or responses you can not win this debate by my rules. It must be based off of morals and what is morally right (backed up by facts of course). Additionally I like to say I specialize in IPDA and it's by far my favorite thing to judge or compete in. All I recommend for IPDA is be a nerd for literally anything from sports to movies to politics, being knowledgeable on a topic is the easiest way to win an IPDA round but just giving it all you've got is a must.

My big pet peeves, are interrupting, getting opinionated, and attacking your opponent personally. Do your best to be respectful and articulate in everything that you say. Obviously don't be rude, be nice, no slurs or insults. It doesn't matter if you send your case to me, but it is prefered. My email is CrideElija25@gmail.com. One last pet peeve, please do not speak like a forensics kid, no offense, but I just can't stand it; please and thank you.

Good things to include:

- well articulated sentences

- good evidence/ unbiased evidence

ex. Stanford, Nation Census Bureau, Statistica, The Washington Post

- Be able to answer questions

- Confidence is key (but don't be cocky)

- Keep on topic, don't veer off

- Speak load and clear

Things not to do:

- Be rude

- Use bias sources (CNN, MSNBC, Fox News, CBS)

- not being honest about your time, I will time you as well

- Using slang terms (It's unprofessional)

Good luck in all of your rounds, I wish you the best!

- hypocritical speaking points

General things:

I vote Truth over Tech

Always be nice and respectful to your opponents. Never use any insults or derogatory language towards your opponent. Don't stress too much about debate and be sure to have fun.

I'm mostly LD-centered, so if I'm not judging you for that, I'm probably not going to be the best judge.

Be sure not to be racist or discriminatory at all.

Lincoln Douglas Traditional:

I'd personally say I prefer traditional rounds over progressive, since I feel like those have more clash. In a regular traditional round, I don't value framework too much, but in return clash is incredibly important. I'll still end up voting on FW some times but losing the framework debate isn't a loss for the overall debate, it's just an additional reason for me to vote on way. Clash is the most important thing to me in a debate, because debate's meant to be an argument and not a meeting where people disagree on one tiny part of grammar - they're really unenjoyable to watch and debate and will make me voting for you harder. Burden's are always accepted, feel free to run any wild observations as long as they're not abusive. Overall, just make sure to have good case and framework debate, and to have good clash with your opponent.

Lincoln Douglas Progressive:

I'm not the greatest supporter of progressive arguments, but I'm totally fine if you run them as long as you make sure that your progressive argument has a clear link and isn't something kind of out of nowhere. I should always know how this relates to the topic, and it should relate in a clear way. If I can't understand it or it's too vague, I'm not flowing it

On the topic of counterplans, I think they're fun and good if done well. The counterplan should be a fairly different approach to solving the problem the affirmative is trying to solve. Your counterplan should clearly have benefits and less risks than are present in the affirmative's. If you end up agreeing with the affirmative with your CP I may flow that against you since those arguments restrict clash and education within debate. I wouldn't be too worried about this if you're running a CP, and if I end up flowing your CP against you it likely won't be the round decider, just be sure your counterplans are good and well made, and that they don't restrict argumentation.

Overall with progressive, just try try to make your links clear and have clash with your counterplans. Even though I'm more traditional, don't be afraid to try new progressive args.

Hello, I am Patrick Gunter. I am a current student at Cabot High School. I like PF, LD, and BQ, as this is what I have done.

TL;DR- spreading bad, truth>tech, progressive good, flow CX, be nice and stuff

LD-

don't spread, i like actually being able to flow

Be nice

I personally am tipped towards truth>tech because like idc how many arguments you make, if your opponent still has the better argument, they have the better argument and that's how it rolls

I LOVE progressive arguments. I also love very distinct arguments, like "violence>civil disobedience" provided that you can defend these arguments in a reasonable manner.

NEVER put the value of human life lower than it actually is...

CX- I lowkey flow cross ex but it's really just to keep track of any discrepancies... don't say "My opponent said in CX that.." if you know its not true, I'll already have it written down. ALSO I believe that CX should be somewhat heated... however heated does not mean you should be disrespectful

If you state/are aware that an argument is inherently prejudiced imma have to flow that argument to your opponents side

Not to sound mean but like if you start every speech with something like "Hello my name is Chris Hansen and I am debating for the affirmative side of this resolution..." do NOT expect your speaker points to be very high... it is extremely irritating as a judge to hear this because rarely will I address any debater by their name.. its general "Aff/Neg" and that will be your name to me

When it comes to weighing, theory can definitely come into your favor if you know how to use it. It is the debaters job to tell me how to weigh a debate... i.e. if morality is proven to be the framework, then I am a moral judge. If justice is the framework, I am now a just judge

IPDA- same as LD tbh

PF- I am by no means a lay judge with PF, I get that PF is supposed to be debated in a way that an inexperienced judge could easily comprehend but I have no problem with big words tbh. Don't introduce plans in PF, I automatically cannot flow this to your side. Theory also can be used in PF in my honest opinion but I didn't tell you that LOL. I just like progressive debate because it is way more interesting

Any form of misogyny, racism, and prejudiced behavior is a good way to lose....

Email me at guntepatri24@cps.k12.ar.us if you have questions, want advice, etc

ALSO--- "Bonus points" if you can correctly guess my favorite Hobbit movie

hi! my name is mariska haddock, my pronouns are she/her, and i’m a junior varsity debater at cabot high school.

TLDR: -read if you're short on time!

be kind people! discrimination of any type is not tolerated and will result in an automatic loss.

include me in email chain - haddomaris25@cps.k12.ar.us or mariskahaddock@gmail.com

tech over truth

i choose the winner based on my flow- be clear about kicks, don’t drop anything

focus on impacts!

flex prep is okay! i prefer cross but if you want to use flex prep it won’t affect my decision

don’t steal prep - its unethical

off-time roadmaps are recommended (unless it’s worlds lol)

number your arguments it makes flowing easier

public forum:

i do PF, so i focus heavily on argumentation and how strong the arguments presented are and the weight of their impacts

i love framework debate

weigh impacts!!!

don’t forget to extend your arguments

try to keep your rebuttals in a line-by-line format

2nd rebuttal should frontline responses in rebuttal

in summary speech, extend terminal defense and offense; extend anything you want to mention in final focus

don’t be overbearing in cross

final focus should provide clear weighing ground- lay out my ballot for me.

don't skew evidence

congress:

speak fluently and make eye contact with the judges

have credible evidence and clear impacts

do not attack other reps or senators, only attack their arguments. it’s okay to reference other delegates as long as it’s in a respectful manner

ask questions!

don’t be repetitive with arguments- reply speeches help the flow of the round

be familiar with robert’s rules of order- i don’t expect perfect knowledge but be familiar with it and try to only make correct/germane motions

IPDA:

make sure arguments are clear and concise

extend your arguments!

weigh impacts! make sure that it’s clear to the judge why your impacts are more important than your opponents

lincoln-douglas:

framework is important and should be clearly articulated

make sure arguments are clear and concise

extend your arguments!

weigh impacts!

any argument is fine- i can flow prog

speech:

try to be reasonably within time

don’t freak out if you stutter once or twice- it’s normal

i generally do bnb events but throw in the occasional oo

make blocking effective and not flashy

i love good cutting- the debate kid in me comes out when pieces are cut effectively and efficiently

drive your point home- similar to debate, make sure your message is clear and impactful

please be kind people :)

Don't be offensive, have good sportsmanship. if you spread, make sure to be clear when you do and make it understandable.

be respectful, and the most important thing have fun.

Hello, this is Natalie Hubbard a Junior debater at Cabot high school.

add me to the email chain hubbanatal25@cps.k12.ar.us :)

TLDR

Nothing offensive or any slurs or it will be an automatic loss from me

For debate, I've done a lot of events so I know how the events work I mainly do LD and am a huge fan of world schools but I've been branching out

For me, I want accurate information my least favorite debater is a trick debater and if I know you are using false information it will make me less likely to vote for you.

I am a more traditional debater but can understand progressive.

theory: If you're gonna run theory I don't mind just give me some good reasons why I should use your theory and make it make sense to your case I personally don't run theory but if you want to give me some reasons on why it is a winning factor or you are just kind of wasting time.

I like probability, magnitude, and unique arguments. I also want sources with your cards where you get it from and what year because I like to know and im sure your opponent would to. I like to see more interesting claims than people always talking about major war and climate change killing everyone because it’s severely overused. I have no problem with speed or spreading because I am quite a fast speaker/ spreader just make sure that it is understandable. Send cases please I like to have copies of the speeches.

I want to see clash and offense please don’t drop all of your points after your first speech make sure to also attack their points. I also like when you put yourself in the world of the opposite side and if it could help you win make sure you use it! I like when you call out dropping your points but if you're going to bring that up then tell me why it should matter and why it's important.

Do:

Be respectful

Good analogies are always appreciated

Blocks are nice but I prefer more natural responses

I love philosophy please use it

the ability to rationalize the irrational would be amazing

state resolution a few times in constructive

Don't:

Spread

Say something that is simply not true (I will hold it against you even if your opponent doesn't bring it up)

Generalize without being careful with the wording

Try to pull on my emotions, I consider myself to be a very rational judge

correct me while I'm giving you feedback.

TLDR

-Speaking speed doesn't matter to me

-weigh impacts

-make sure to link arguments or examples back to your case

-Tech over Truth

LD

In a debate round, I really don't care whether you sit or stand when you're speaking. Make sure you answer all of your opponent's arguments. Speak at your own pace but speak clearly so that the opponent and judges can hear you. Make sure to weigh your impacts, so I know which impacts to consider at the end of the round. If you don't link arguments or examples back to your case, I will have to ignore the points or examples stated.

Congress

I don't have much to say in congress. Be kind and respectful to everyone in the chamber and make sure to create a orderly environment where everyone in the chamber can easily debate.

Quick facts about me:

- I specialize in PF

- I have judged Public Forum and Lincoln Douglas

TLDR

- Not a fan of spreading; try to go a moderate speed

- I will keep the time of speeches, but competitors can as well.

Be respectful; I understand debates can get heated, but keep a calm and cordial attitude.

• Camera's on is preferable (virtual only)

- Do not use progressive cases! 

PF

- Keep a clear, logical case

- Use prep wisely, you only have three minutes!

- Use reliable sources; it won't cost you a round, but it is preferable.

- Be careful when you come across a divisive case; things can become very messy very quickly.

- Use framework

LD

- Tech over Truth

- Be passionate when you speak; I don't want monotonous speakers, it is quite dull.

I do not encourage derogatory remarks of any kind. If any comment is made, you will automatically lose the round.

Overall, I enjoy a clean, fair fight. You don't win a debate based on how loud you are, but how well your argument is constructed.

I am a traditional lay judge, nothing progressive. I have a son who does debate and I stay pretty well informed on most topics. I appreciate professionalism in rounds. I am okay if you talk fast, but I am not always good at listening fast. Just do your best and make good arguments.

TLDR

No yelling, give your speeches, use your time, dont use flex prep or steal prep, and use common sense in your arguments.

LD/IPDA

In terms of flex prep or steal prep I dont like either and wont allow it. If you do steal prep, depending on how bad it is, I will probly coun you off. I dont care if you talk fast just make sure your not talking so fast I cant understand you. In terms of tech vs truth I dont really care, just make sure your arguments are resonable and you dont drop points. Try and provide off time road maps and if you can signpost. If you yell during a speec I will definitly take off speaker points, try and keep this debate calm. Deffinitaly use all o your time or you will probly loose points (dont worry you wont if you have like 30 second left). Goodluck in your round and dont forget stuff.

Congress

Try not to talk too fast, give atleast one speech and try and ask a couple questions. When it comes to moving the previous question do not try and do it at the very beginning of a bill and wait for people to give there speech. If you try and do it at the ery beginning I will take of points. If you yell during a speec I will definitly take off speaker points, try and keep this debate calm.

Put me on email chain: arosem577@gmail.com

Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences and the Arts

Pronouns- she/they

DISRESPECTFULLY misgendering opponents is a no-go for me, please refrain from doing so at all costs.

I have a zero-tolerance for any sort of communicated homophobia, racism, sexism, transphobia, xenophobia or any other completely disrespectful conduct to both your opponents and me as your judge.

Main Event: Lincoln-Douglas Debate

Generally speaking I vote based on tech OVER truth (some exceptions may apply given argumentation and style of presentation)

TLDR:

I'm an incredibly expressive person, so it's typically relatively easy to see whether or not I am following with a previous statement/ something being said within the round. I am usually unaware of my expressions, but I am told about my bold "faces", so if I make a face that seems rather concerning to you as a debater, know that it is not meant as anything personal, however there is probably a reason, so pay attention and tread lightly going forward in your speech(es).

LD:

Seeing as how this is my main event, I am typically well-informed about the current topics, so don't waste time trying to explain it to me as if I'm a lay judge.

I prefer to see an abundance of clash (especially from the neg, this is their burden, I want to see this upheld), plenty of viable warrants, and consistent framework that's upheld throughout the round.

I enjoy progressive arguments and can flow them just as sufficiently as I can trad, so do not hold back. I am also quite a fan of interesting CPs. And please please PLEASE always present links.

Off-time road maps/sign-posting is a must for me, especially if you spread. If you want a chance for the winning ballot then I need to be as best prepared to adequately flow your arguments. Now, this one is not absolutely mandatory, but i strongly suggest that during the 2AR speech the AFF squeezes in some voters as well. I would prefer for them to be touched on in their 1AC to first introduce them, however it is not a huge make or break for my ballot. I will, however, go a long way in framing my flow and the overall decision itself, so do with that what you will.

On the topic of speaks, I don't mind spreading, as long as you're annunciating, your words are coherent, and I understand you. If you begin to spread too fast I will sit my pencil down or tip my laptop screen down to signal that I am no longer flowing (I've never had to do this, but just wanted to put that out there for the day it might end up happening).

At the end of the day, your judge's comprehension of your case is just as important as your opponent's. Speak confidently and clearly and you should not have any problems with me as your judge.

I don't flow CX unless specifically brought up in later speeches, so make sure to ask some hard hitting questions that you can bring up throughout the rest of the round. CX is one of my favorite parts, so do try and make use of it, and yes I WILL be paying attention. I know some judges kind of check out and such during this time, saying it's "your guy's time", however that is most certainly not me.

I am not a fan of POINTLESS definition debates, however if it is necessary to the round (or more likely to get you the 'W') then so be it.

PF:

Although it is not my favorite nor main event, I am an exceedingly proficient judge in PF.

Once again, I am tech>truth, so please go heavy on the warrants and empirics.

Your goal is to persuade me on why I should favor your argument over your opponents. My biggest expectation is consistent, nearly, if not completely full-proof, in-depth warrants.

Know the cards you are running, have links, and stay credible. You need to prove to me (and your opponents) the credibility of your cards and show why the impacts are more favorable than your opponents.

Final Focus should have impact weighing. Be respectful of your opponents during crossfire. Cross is for asking questions, not personally attacking opponents or making statements.

IPDA:

I basically judge this the same as LD, just heavier on a framework level.

I need to be shown whose framework is more favorable for me to base the rest of my flow off of.

Keep it engaging and entertaining, and always keep consistency throughout the round. Remember to come in fully prepared.

I am a lover of clash, so rebuttals are my favorite speeches. This means that naturally I will focus the most on these. Make them count.

ALWAYS USE YOUR ENTIRE SPEECH TIMES. It's not mandatory per say, but it really is to me and my final decision. I want to see you make an effort to really show me why I should vote for you. If this means you having to reiterate some of your contentions to me then do so (hint: an adequate use of extra time is re-grounding your framework and its impacts. WHY is yours above all else, including your opponents? Convince me).

Congress:

Make sure you are aware of the P.O. and what is going on in the room. Be respectful and make sure not to be passing notes or making noise while a delegate is giving a speech. I will base a lot of points on speech formatting and if it's easy to follow. Overall, decorum is key.

BQ:

I typically enjoy BQ, and for this one I switch up a bit.

Yes, I want empirics, yes I want enticing warrants, however when judging such a philosophical debate as this, I am hands-down truth>tech.

Framework is still incredibly important, however I am looking for powerful impacts. You need to really sell me why, not just your case, but your value is the better one to vote for.

Always uphold your framework throughout the round and you should be fine.

Good Luck!

Cabot High School Senior Captain

TL;DR

I’m good with all arguments

Tech over truth

Make sure to not drop points

Don't give fake evidence, instant loss if you cannot provide the cards if asked.

Attack the case not the person, I will deduct a large amount of speaker points if you're attacking the person.

Have fun with the debate

I have started debating at Cabot since 8th grade. I am okay with all arguments. Use whatever you want as long as it doesn't discriminate against anyone. Make sure that you properly explain all arguments and don't just throw out buzzwords and jargon.

BQ

I generally prefer the standard of morality in BQ but if you can give me a reason not to, then that's great. You don't need to have a lot of statistics for BQ. I personally prefer well spoken arguments and slower speaking in BQ, but I will evaluate anything. Make sure you explain how your arguments and cards connect. I'm fine with all arguments as long as they are relevant.

PF

Make sure to take advantage of any definitions you can. Impact is very important policy wise so make sure to flesh it out throughout the entire debate. Fake evidence equals instant loss. If I cannot trust one piece of evidence I can't trust any of your evidence. Just argue well, If I am not given a weighing mechanism I will default to cost benefit analysis. Just debate and do it well, like I already said up above, I will evaluate any argument as long as it is explained well.

LD

I prefer that you link in your arguments and give me a reason to vote for you. Make sure to expand on your points and impact if you have one. These are important parts of the debate and give me a clear reason to vote. Make sure you expand on your framework and show me why I should consider your value/criterion over your opponents if the framework makes a difference. If the framework doesn't matter, then don't extend it.

Although your argument may hold truth I prefer the technical parts of the debate (i.e. you drop what they say about your point, and it is false if they are right). One thing I don’t like is trying to discredit sources just because they are from the past or not within the past 4 years; yes, it is important to have up to date sources, but at the same time it is not necessary if it is an analytical argument. If you do make an argument on the credibility of sources don't just say it's not credible, you also need to explain why I can't vote on it because of the lack of credibility. I know the connection is obvious, but unless you make it that connection, it won't be on the flow. If an opponent asks for a card provide the card or you lose credibility.

Congress

Just don't discriminate against anyone. Answer questions effectively. I don't do congress very much so I'll be frank and just say you're unlucky to have me.

IPDA

Same stuff for LD basically. Just make sure you explain your points well, I think IPDA is a great opportunity to show off the fundamentals of debate.

Isabella Parker

parkeisabe24@cps.k12.ar.us

Cabot High School

Formally a LD debater but I have competed in other forms

TLDR: You can put me on the email chain for your speech, email is above. Please have a clear voice and a direct rebuttal, it will be easier on both of us to flow, I also like clashes that are backed up with evidence and facts. And please respect your opponent, any type of racist, sexist, or problematic comments can result in points dropped. I am okay with speed as long as you have a clear voice and not mumbling. I am keeping time, but I think you should too.

LD: I believe framework, definition, and impact debates are important to winning a debate, I advise you to have a direct rebuttal or argument that clashes with your opponent's argument as well; do not make me assume what your rebuttal to that argument is. I view dropped arguments as a judge and a debater, so try to answer as many points as you can even if you don't have evidence to back it up, although I prefer evidence. Make sure not stray off topic of your debate. I do listen to cross-examination, so be respectful.

PF and IPDA: I have done PF a couple times last year but the same rules with LD to me applies with PF when it comes to the rebuttal, dropped arguments, framework, definitions, and impacts, and cross-fire. I have not debated nor judged many IPDA rounds, but I do know rules and framework for how the debate should go.

Congress: I have not done Congress virtually, however I have done Congress before. I believe that quality is better than quantity, meaning clear speaking in Congress is more important than the number of speeches you give. I think questions asked are good in Congress, I am still learning Virtual questioning, yet questions to me are viewed. If you are the one answering questions, answer with confidence and the same thing applies with asking questions.

Be respectful, be prepared, don't be offensive, speak clearly, don't speak too fast if it isn't clear.

TLDR:

*any argument is fine with me, just don't be homophobic, racist, sexist, or have any kind of unacceptable language in a round

*Tech v Truth

*pls send documents via email (philltyler25@cps.k12.ar.us)

*Speed is fine as long as you send speech

*RDF is based on flow

Things I want to see in a round

-lots of clash between arguments

-offense offense offense

-impact weighing

-evidence for claims

-cross ex

-try not to steal prep, but I understand with online it can be hard to get ready quickly

-pls signpost/roadmap so ik what your going to say

-I will evaluate arguments based on how they link and how well you defend them

-please time yourself, I will time you, but timing yourself will help you in the round

I will always vote my round based on my flow in front of me. If you drop an argument, it will greatly cost your round and chances of winning. Being a good speaker is important, but won't decide a round.

Specifics

LD/IPDA-

I really want to see a framework debate. I find definition debates boring, but if they will help your chance of winning, then use them. Don't use specific topics for a value, if you wanna use a good value, use justice or morality. In IPDA, have contentions and something to weigh the round on. PLEASE WEIGH IMPACTS! Many times you will just repeat arguments and not add to anything, so use impact weighing to have some variety. You must link your claims to warrants to impacts. In order for me to consider an argument dropped, you must mention that your opponent dropped it. If you want to run progressive, make sure your opponent is ok with it, debate is a learning space, not a place to completely decimate someone and not have them learn how to better themselves. Please use all the time you can in your speech, time management is important, especially for the aff.

Congress-

Having a good speaking voice is very important to me in Congress, more than any other debate in my opinion. You must have good links and reliable warrants to make any claim true. Please please please use questioning to your advantage, it will be beneficial to you if you can defend your points well.

PO- please don't run for PO if you don't know how to. If it is your first time, I will be lenient to you. If no one else will run for PO and you decide to stand up, that will benefit you. Please make sure to keep track of precedence and recency, and if at any time I see it to be false or inaccurate, points will be docked and your rank will suffer.

IPDA:

-Make sure to restate your wheing mechanism throughout your speech

-Give taglines for your points

-Use all of speech time

-Don't talk over opponent in questioning period

-Keep questions short

-Keep facts within your speech

Congress:

-Ask a lot of questions!!!

-Be kind and polite during debate

-I don't mind clash just keep it classy :)

-Use all of your speech time.

-Use parli pro

Madison Rivera (riv-air-uh)

pronouns she/her

disclaimer: my biggest thing is that I will mark you down if you have any sexist, racist, ability, or any offending remarks/arguments. I understand you have to defend your point, but you should do that in a respectful manner.

TLDR

I don't mind if you speak fast, just don't sound like Eminem.

Make sure you speak clearly, if you stutter I do not mind.

MAKE SURE YOU USE ALL YOUR TIME!!! Even if you cannot think of anything else to say just go into depth but do not ramble.

I LOVE WHEN YOU SPEAK WITH ENTHUSIASM! I don't care if you are loud because I am hard of hearing just don't scream.

CONGRESS

Please Speak and be engaged in the round. Do not interrupt and if you need help with motion or anything I do not mind helping. If there are four bills speak on at least 3 out of the 4. Make sure you do not rehash the same arguments over and over again. Understand the topic, don't just read over it actually has some knowledge on what you are debating. Ask questions a lot. If you are PO make sure you know what you are doing unless it's your first time.

IPDA/LD

Make sure you know the topic. Have a valid point and do not ramble. Make sure you use all your time. When it comes to the rebuttal actually rebuttal do not just go over your points. Have a good amount of offense and defense. Do not use any fallacies, include a summary of your neg at your last speech. Be nice and have fun.

EJ Robertson (She / Her)

Cabot High School

I have been in the Cabot Debate program for 3 years now. I have competed in Congress, Extemp., BQ, World Schools, and PF.

TL;DR

Tech over Truth

Articulate well, moderate speed. I won't flow what I don't understand.

Make it interesting, I like a lot of clash

Line-by-line rebuttals

Make sure to be confident in your speaking and have fun!

Public Forum

A really good speaker is usually what sets one side apart from the other, so make sure to be confident and articulate well. Framework is usually neglected, but I feel that’s one of the most important aspects of weighing the round. I like unique arguments, but make sure that they have solid reasoning. Clear road maps are important, and a line-by-line on the rebuttals make it a lot easier for me to flow and evaluate the round. Make sure to be respectful, don’t say anything that’s racist, sexist, homophobic, etc. because that shouldn’t really be part of debate. Clash also makes the debate more interesting, and it makes it easier to see which arguments are conceded to or dropped. Don’t make any new arguments during final focus, as it makes it difficult for the opponent to respond. Weighing is important because it tells me how to evaluate which side won. I also enjoy impact debates, but don't focus on it too much / go off topic because of it. Give enough time to rebuild or crystalize all arguments, don't spend too much time on one and neglect the others.

Lincoln Douglas

Again, speaking is VERY important, so make sure to speak clearly and confidently. Framework / Value and Criterion are extremely important, as they show me how to evaluate which side I give the win to at the end of the day. I like unique arguments that really challenge the other side. I like impact debates, just don't focus on them too much. Do a line-by-line rebuttal, because it makes it easier to flow. Make sure to be respectful and don’t say anything that is racist, sexist, homophobic, etc.

Congress

Quality > quantity. Make sure to be confident, remember that you’re talking to your fellow delegates, not the judges. Road map should be clear so that I know where to flow on the ballots. Make sure your arguments have good impacts, and going a little over time is better than going under imo. Questioning period is important to reinforce or build up arguments, so make sure to answer questions with substantial arguments. PO should know how to do their jobs, keep time, and use precedence and recency to call delegates. Make sure to be respectful during the debates and have fun.

Hi, my name is Tristin Rose, and I have a few things I look for in any round I judge.

First I really enjoy good speaking, I value speaking over factual prevalence.

Second I dislike spreading it's hard to judge and compete against.

Third Don't be too aggressive in your debate.

My name is Nathan Sammons, I currently debate in PF. I have debated in Congress and am somewhat familiar with IPDA.

I do not tolerate spreading, I feel it is disrespectful and unnecessary. I am fine with speed, but everyone should be able to understand what you are saying.

Please SIGNPOST, I need to know when all of your arguments end, and another begins. When you are a rebuttal speaker, I also need to know to what argument you are referring.

I try to remain as unbiased as possible, for this to happen I cannot assume. So, please tell me directly and clearly why your argument is important and for what reason I should weigh it. Implied arguments will not be weighed at all, or near as heavily, as those that are direct and clear.

I highly value RESPECT and PUNCTUALITY. Please do not go over time, and if you do, make sure it is not substantial. You should be aware of what is and what is not respectful, I should not have to tell you, if you are disrespectful/hateful in any way, you will receive an automatic L.

If you do an email chain, include me simsmikay24@cps.k12.ar.us

No disrespect will be tolerated.

No discriminatory comments.

Best if you kept your own time.

Lincoln Douglas

tech vs. truth

link all arguments to value

IPDA

tech vs. truth

Speech:

use all of speech and prep time

if you speak fast send opponent and I your case

go down flow when refuting

don't make up new points in your last speech

CP:

run them

Flow:

road maps are appreciated

let me know your order so I know how to flow

For PF: I would like there to be a solid understanding of definitions and framework before the summary, it's difficult to judge if I don't know what I'm supposed to be judging on, if a framework is not given or a framework cannot be decided on I will either try to figure out whos framework I think is more appropriate to the debate. Or I will just judge off of a basic cost benefit analysis. Also DO NOT SPREAD!!!!

For LD: I have less understanding of LD, but just make sure weighing mechanisms are clear. And spreading is more acceptable but don't go overboard, if neither me nor your opponent can understand what you are saying because of how fast you are speaking you will not get my ballot.

Hi, my name is Webb Storer and I have been debating PF for 2 years. I have also debated congress and LD in the past.

Debate:

Do not spread - I can deal with some speed but excessive speed will end with me not being able to flow and understand your arguments.

Signpost please. If you do not signpost I will not know where to put your arguments and make it hard for me to vote on any of those arguments. Tell me exactly where I should be putting arguments.

I can deal with any type of argument as long as it is warranted. With that being said if you don't explain to me why your arguments matter then I am going to have a hard time voting for you.

I am not going to make any assumptions, clearly explain why it matters and what it means and don't assume that I understand because it is implied. Tell me exactly where and why I should put your arguments on my flow.

Do not assume I know the resolution. State it in your speech or tell me before round so that I can understand judging better because if I don't know the resolution it will be hard for me to judge the round.

I will automatically vote against you if you are homophobic, sexist, racist, ableist, transphobic, etc... as well as tanking your speaks so just make sure that you are being accommodating and considerate please.

TLDR

- Don't care if you talk fast just don't spread*

- weigh impacts

- Truth over Tech*

- good clash

- love logic

- signpost

- speak confidently

- use impact calculus *

Mark Warford

IPDA Captian @ Cabot Debate

IPDA:

The way I judge rounds is fairly simple, I like to have good clashes in rebuttals and look for arguments that get past or debaters don't talk about. I will look for the side that takes down more of the other side's points and defends themself. I would love it if both sides gave a weighing mechanism and a roadmap. Something that I am always open to is discussion debate, it can help make the round more enjoyable from a judging standpoint and I encourage it. The last thing that I will judge on is how good your points are, since it is IPDA I won't be judging so harshly on evidence but your points need to make sense.

PF: I vote mainly on the voters you give me, if you dont have clear voters then I will vote on what i think is important and it may not be what you think it is (if one side has voters and the other side doesn't then im going to lean more toward the side with voters). Go down the flow it makes it much easier for me to flow all of your agruments in the right spot. Don't spread if I dont know exactly what you said I wont write it down.

LD: Make your Framework very clear so I understand exactly what it is but dont make it a framework debate. Dont spread if I dont know what you said I wont write it down. I vote mainly on voters, if you dont have clear voters then I will vote on what i think is important and it may not be what you think it is (if one side has voters and the other side doesn't then im going to lean more toward the side with voters).

Congress: I've done alot of PF so I like reliable sources. Be ready to speak on either side of the bill. Try and fill all of your time in your speach but if you have nothing new to add then just leave it at what you have and ask questions. questions are important to me it shows you are still engaged in the round and will give you extra points.

IPDA: jsut try to fill all your time have a good ofense and defense, and be sure to speak well. good luck

Hey guys!

I am a Public Forum Debater at Jonesboro and I've competed in Congress as well.

Debate:

Please please signpost and try not to speak too fast (not a fan of spreading).

Make sure to incorporate strong evidence and ANALYSIS in your case.

For congress, please be kind and respectful to your PO, Judges and other people in your chamber. This means anything offensive or harmful that is said will cause you an immediate loss and low speaks.

I love to see personality in your speeches, have fun!:)

Forensics:

Be passionate! I want to see you ACT and not just read a script. Really get into your event... look like your having fun! Convince me of your character.