Lay Parent Judge

Discriminatory, hateful, harmful and/or profane language will likely lead to a loss. Be mature good people. Speak slowly and clearly.

-Make Arguments as to why I should prefer your side

-Make Arguments that make sense, I won't vote for it if I don't understand

Please No Speed, I only listen to what I can understand

Please Roadmap - Contention 1, Contention 2....Etc. Thank you

No Prog, No Ks, No Theory, No Arguments that are not related to the topic

HOPE DAVID
Age: 26 years

1. Debate Experience: I have participated in numerous debates over the past two years, encompassing various formats and topics.

2. Fast-Talking: I believe that fast-talking can be effective if the debaters maintain audibility, clarity, and understanding. The speed of speech should enhance, not hinder, the quality of arguments.

3. Aggressiveness: I value respectful assertiveness in debates, focusing on argument strength over personal attacks or disrespectful behavior.

4. Determining the Winner: I assess the debate based on each team's ability to support their arguments with evidence, logical reasoning, and persuasiveness. Effective responses to opponents' points are also crucial.

5.Additional Notes:Debaters should prioritize clarity, conciseness, and credible evidence. Avoiding personal attacks and emphasizing logical reasoning are key.

6. Judging Experience:I have judged 5 tournaments in the past year.

7. Note-Taking: I aim to take comprehensive notes covering all aspects of the debate.

8. Summary Speech: The summary speech should succinctly highlight the main points of contention and demonstrate why one team's arguments prevail.

Scale of 1-10:

9. Importance of Defining the Topic: 9 - Clear definition of the topic is essential for a solid decision.

10. Importance of Framework: 8 - A strong framework provides structure and guides the debate effectively.

11. Importance of Crossfire: 7 - Crossfire can provide valuable insights but may not be as decisive as other factors.

12. Importance of Weighing: 8 - Weighing arguments and impacts is crucial in determining the stronger position.

13. Importance of Persuasive Speaking and Non-Verbal Communication: 8 - Effective communication, both verbal and non-verbal, enhances the impact of arguments.

14. Preferred Speaking Speed: 7 - While speed is important for content coverage, maintaining clarity and comprehension is paramount. Aim for a balanced pace.

DAVID BRIAN MUNYAO PARADIGM

Age: 23yrs

College:Beijing Institute of Technology

Current Occupancy (Student in college, or career field): Student

1. What types of debate have you participated before and how long is your debate career?

A reasonable number of debates more than 2 years

2. How do you consider fast-talking?

Am good with fast talking Provided the debaters are audible maintain clarity and are understandable speed should not affect quality of arguments.

3. How do you consider aggressiveness?

Provided its respectable and in contest we good focus on strength of your arguments rather than personal attacks

4. How do you usually determine the winner of the debate?

According to the teams ability to defend their argument with amble evidence and impacts clear articulation,logical reasoning and overall persuasiveness,how well can debaters respond to their opponents arguments and counterpoints.

5. Please specify any additional notes you want to share with debaters, including any unique preference of the debate.

-be clear and concise in your arguments and support your points with credible evidence

6. How many tournaments have you judged in the past year?

A. 0-5

7. How many notes do you take during a debate?

A. I try to take notes on everything.

8. What is the main job of the summary speech?

A. Highlight the major points of clash and show how your team won them.

Please answer the following questions based on a scale of 1-10.

9. How important is defining the topic to your decision making? 9

10. How important is frame work to your decision making? 8

11. How important is crossfire in your decision making? 7

12. How important is weighing in your decision making? 8

13. How important is persuasive speaking and non-verbal communication in your decision-making? 8

14. How fast should students speak? 7