I have judged three tournaments before. In high school, I competed in the following events: Extemp (1 year), Oratory (2 years), Informative (1 year), Policy (1 year), PF (2 years), and LD (1 year).

During debate, I try to keep a thorough flow of arguments. I prefer a moderate rate of speaking, well-enunciated. I value well-researched arguments supported by clear statistics/evidence. Anecdotes and hypotheticals are fine, but I don't find them as persuasive. I base my decision on the arguments, not on my beliefs on the topic. Multiple times, I've voted against my personal beliefs because that team presented strong and cohesive arguments.

I prefer for competitors should be professional at all times during the round. Some behaviors I've witnessed and find unprofessional: shaking your head / making faces while the opponent is speaking, constantly interrupting/talking over the opponent during CX, and being on your phone. (Time keeping is fine. Yes, I've actually seen competitors text and play games on their phone during a round/session!)

Email: mgrdichian.kailey@iowacityschools.org

if you do decide to do email chain pls add me to it: enram27@icstudents.org

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My name is Endrit (en-DREE-tuh). (he/him/his). I have around 2 years of experience in policy, congress, and speech. speech>>>>>>>>>>>>. Ask me any questions you may have

My basic judging rules:

Tech > truth (if you say the moon is made of cheese and your opponent doesn't respond, I will assume that's true for the rest of the round)

Time yourself. I'll time but I prefer it that way.

Debate is not all serious stuff! Don't be afraid to joke around with me and your opponents/partner in an appropriate manner.

My preferences:

For the middle schoolers:

I am fine with speed as long as you share the doc with me

Don’t use random cards from your varsity debaters

Please dont forget judge instruction, tell me how to vote

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