I am more traditional. I enjoy statistics from reputable sources that support your case. I judge based on who persuades me to their side. I prefer you not to spread. I can follow most of your case if you spread, but i have had people go to fast and they only way I understood their case was on cross ex. If i cannot understand you it will be hard for you to win. I have been judging speech and debate events for 7-8 years and have judged most events.

When judging a round, I look for students to speak clearly, make eye contact, and cite their sources. I appreciate students being respectful of one another and those in the room. Most of all, have fun. Debate is awesome and it is a great way to learn about different points of view and perspectives in our world.

I am a lay judge but I have experience judging LD. I became involved with debate because I wanted to support my daughter and my teaching colleagues. I appreciate slow, logical debating with good warrant comparison. Explain your arguments clearly in your summary and final focus and signpost clearly. Please be polite to each other and have fun!

Poise, prosody, tone, volume, clarity