I am very new to judging Policy Debate, but from what I understand these are what I will vote on:

•Well explained arguments (if you want to run anything more complicated, such as a Kritik, make sure to explain it well and state why it is worth taking into account in the round)

•Do not talk fast to the point that I cannot understand you, if it is too fast I won’t be able to add it onto the flow

•Good impact calc and voters, this is what I will primarily vote on, tell me explicitly why you should win the round

•Considering how new I am to Policy, I’ll need help with understanding the structure and format

•Do not use debate lingo if it can be avoided, I know very few terms, and most of the ones that I do know I have used in this paradigm

•I am okay with tag team cross-ex, but make sure that both of you get relatively equal speaking time/don’t have only one partner dominate

•I will not flow cross-ex unless you tell me specific things that I should add to the flow, or if you reference it in a speech and cite what was said in the cross-ex

I will give higher speaker points and tend to prefer speakers who are confident and well spoken in round. Good job on all of the hard work and success you have found in debate!

Hello! My name is Katelynn, but y'all can call me Katie if you'd like. I am currently in college. I graduated from high school with Outstanding Distinction and three years of experience in debate. My usual events were IEs; Oratory, DI, HI, Duo, POI... Basically every speech event you can compete in. However, I have done a lot of debate events as well (everything except LD). I look forward to everyone's event!

My paradigm for IEs:

Please be respectful for everyone's performance. If anyone disrupts the speaker, you will lose speaker points.

My paradigm for Debate:

I would like an off time roadmap before every speech; it helps me keep track of what you are saying, especially when you spread. I will flow the round, so keep that in mind. Be polite to one another, it will either make or break you on your speaker points.

LD - I am a traditional judge, I do not favor progressive LD. I look for clash and a good morality debate. I also favor good communication. If I can't understand you, I can't flow.

PF - I am a traditional judge, do not favor progressive PF. See above.

I have a lot of experience in PF, I can handle speed, go as fast as you need to. I value framework debate and tend to favor a more assertive, aggressive treatment of the round, especially during cross, just be sure to keep things professional.

I am looking for confidence matched with a clear, understandable debate for the round.

Debate: Debate is about clash. That being said, if you decide to run a "K" and it does not logically fit with the topic, or opponents spend the debate arguing topicality rather than the topic, this could cost points/ranking. Contentions, frameworks, plans, etc. need to be clear. Roadmaps are helpful, but not required. Be ready to show evidence and have logical connections to your contentions, reasoning.

If you are speaking too quickly for me to understand, I will give you a signal. If you continue to go too fast for me to understand, and not seem to acknowledge my signal, this will impact your scoring.

Congress: I am looking for a well-presented argument on the bill presented. Memorization is good, but not key. However, you should not be reading directly from your speech, especially further into the debate season. Evidence and logic are preferred in your speech, with references to your sources. My scoring is based on how many quality speeches are given, how many quality questions you as between speeches, and how knowledgeable you are about the topic you are presenting. Being a quality chair who is able to control the house/senate is key as well.

Speech: I am looking for a good speaker, someone I would enjoy listening to, and watching all day. Speakers should have clear voice, appropriate tone, and gestures, as well as props appropriate to topic (as event permits). Speeches should also have clear organization which matches topic and tone. Appropriate presentation and dress are a must.

In all events, be respectful and polite. Attack your opponents case, not your opponent, and always leave, if not as friends, at least acquaintances.

The ultimate goal is a peaceful resolution. Presenters should be confident with their material and prepared for the set times. Questions should be answerable not just a statement like attack. In your arguments clarify your focus and stay consistent throughout. The winning case makes the best points while refuting the opponent in every exchange.