I haven't judged a lot as of yet, I do have an understanding of how to judge most forensics and debate styles, I have previously debated in LD and IPDA and performed a poetry and OO piece before so I have a better understanding of the rules to those... styles/forms of debate. So I have done this, I understand it is very scary but I promise I try not to be scary. Here is some basic stuff I judge by or just stuff I look for:

civility - please be nice to everyone and the room

logic - if your evidence is logical or obvious, i won't require a source, ex: murder is bad

refutation/clash - if you drop points your opponent makes then that only hurts you

Cross ex- i wont judge cross ex unless you bring it up in one of your speeches

spreading - if i can't understand you i won't be able to flow it so please articulate your words

PF, LD, IPDA, BQ

Speak clearly and concisely, have a clear message and for partnered events build with your partner, not on top of them :)

CONGRESS

Use full body to give an intriguing speech. Grab my attention!

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Joelle Buckner

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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.

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.

Don't be offensive. you can spread, just make sure you speak clearly.

Mostly an LD and Congress debater so I appreciate voting issues and frameworks. If your points are strong but don't fit your framework and your opponent points it out, I might be inclined to vote for them. When it comes to contentions, I believe there is value in numbers so I would include those in your speech if at all possible. One of my pet peeves is people getting over-emotional and relating their speeches to past experiences. The debate should be based on facts, not opinions. Overall, just don't be offensive to your opponent or any group of people. I enjoy a little bit of humor in the round every once in a while as well.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 *

I am a former high school and college policy debater. I love clash, evidence analysis, and sound argumentation. I can flow with the best of them, but spreading just because you can isn't always the best move. Be considerate of the type of debate in which you are participating. I dislike rude and snarky debaters. We all do this because we love it, so let's treat each other with respect. Manners and a good sense of humor are appreciated.

I do HS CX, Judged a bit of JH PFD, Used to do PFD in Middle School.