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1. Judge's Name- Vincent Gaviyao
2. Tell us about your debating experience
e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than one year
3. Tell us about your debating experience
d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year
4. What I'd your speed preference?
c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)
5. How much do you know about the topic?
d. I pay attention to this topic, but don't go out of my way to know about it
6. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker ( frontlining)?
b. No, the second speaker Rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive
7. How important is the flow(your notes) in making your decision?
What do you write down in your notes?
a. It's very important, l take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely on my notes
8. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?
portant facts.
I usually decide the winner of the debate based on three speeches rebuttal, crossfires, and summary. As long as you do well in these three speeches, you are guaranteed success.
I usually decide the winner of the speech based on relevance, relatability, and originality. The contestants who show the greatest emphasis on these three sections win the round.
9. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?
Lastly, make sure to do your research and prepare extensively before entering the round. Good luck and remember to have fun, everyone!