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1. What types of debate have you participated before and how long is your debate career?
I have participated in Public Forum (PF); Original Oratory (OO); Extemporary Speeches; Impromptu Speeches; Public Speaking tournaments since 2022 to date .
2.How do you consider fast-talking?
Fast talking is fine, but it becomes a problem when speakers talk so fast that their points can't be heard. It's important to find a balance between speaking quickly and being understandable, so that as a judge I can follow and understand what's being said. Speaking too fast shouldn't make the message hard to understand. By focusing on clarity and getting the main points across, speakers can have a strong impact, even if they don't cover everything in depth.
3.How do you consider aggressiveness?
I think aggressiveness in debates hinders productivity and discourages open dialogue. Debates should be respectful and focus on the substance of arguments rather than personal attacks. I believe constructive and respectful exchanges lead to a more meaningful debate experience.
4.How do you usually determine the winner of the debate?
I decide who wins the debate by looking at how well a team presents their arguments and counters their opponents. I pay attention to the strength of their points and how they respond to the other side's arguments.I enter a debate with a blank mind, setting aside my prior knowledge and personal opinions. My judgment is solely based on the arguments and information presented by the debaters.
5.Please specify any additional notes you want to share with debaters, including any unique preference of the debate.
Take the time to thoroughly analyze and counter your opponents' arguments. Point out anyfallacies or weaknesses in their reasoning.
6. How many public forum debate tournaments have you judged in the past year?
A.0-5
B.6-10
C.11+
7. How many notes do you take during a debate?
A.I try to take notes on everything.
B.I write down the points I think are important.
C.I take few notes and focus more on the overall presentation.
8.What is the main job of the summary speech?
A.Summarize the main arguments in the debate.
B.Highlight the major points of clash and show how your team won them.
C.Answer all the attacks on your contentions made by the rebuttal speech.
In terms of my decision-making as a debate judge, defining the topic holds a moderate level of importance to me. I prefer a standard definition while still allowing for additional clarifications if they enhance the understanding of the topic.
As for the framework, It should provide a reliable structure that allows me to trace back the decision-making process to that framework.
In terms of crossfire, Its a valuable tool for, checking points’ weight, and determining which contentions hold stronger ground when they clash.
Weighing- I appreciate the ability to compare, contrast, and address opponents' points while effectively demonstrating why one's own arguments are more significant.
While persuasive speaking and non-verbal communication are encouraged, I do not heavily weigh them in my decision-making process.