Hello!

My name is Annika Abraham, I am a sophomore in high school and I have been doing LD Debate for the past two years.

I am comfortable with debate language and most speeds, however, if you choose to speak fast I would really appreciate it if you could email your case to annikajabraham@gmail.com. Your speaker points will reflect how easy it was to understand your case and this does include the way the speeches were performed so please keep that in mind should you choose to speak fast.

Please signpost, it makes it much easier to understand the debate and I am more likely to clearly understand your arguments and your rebuttals if you tell me exactly which arguments you're responding to. I don't mind grouping as long as you clearly outline which arguments you're grouping so I can mark that on my flow.

I do not count emailing/sending evidence as part of prep time.

Weighing is so important to me and I love impact calculus, telling me exactly why you should win the round or why your arguments outweigh is your final opportunity to highlight why you deserve the win.

If you have any questions after the round, please feel free to reach me at my email that is listed above!

At the end of the day, please be respectful and please have fun! Good luck!

I am a parent judge, not experienced in speech and debate. Please speak slowly and clearly. If I can’t understand you, it doesn’t count. I may ask clarification questions before the round and during the round as need be”

It’s not a race. I’m not looking for the fastest speaker, but the best debater. Be clear on your position, and make sure to address the opponents points in rebuttal. Challenge the opponent in cross. Don’t just ask clarification questions and let them control the clock. Have fun!

I prefer that our debaters speak at the speed of a normal conversation. I do not tolerate bad language or offending behaviors. It is critical that the debaters clearly mention why they should win."

Some experience judging debates & speech in college.

comfortable judging elementary & middle school debates.

Hello I am the parent of a middle schooler and a first time judge. Please speak clearly so I can follow. I hope to learn and improve as we go along.

Hi!

I'm Adhav, a high school senior who used to compete in PF during my time in middle school. With my brother getting into the scene himself, I have been motivated to become involved again, and I am excited to give back to the community by judging and helping other potential debaters grow.

My name is Felix Sterling and I’m excited to be your judge for this round! My email is fssterling67@gmail.com

I am the parent of a middle school debater, but am new to debate judging and did not participate in debate myself. My most similar experience was competing in and later judging law student moot court competitions. Since then my debates have mostly been in a meeting room, board room or court room, so this shapes my paradigm as a judge:

As I am not well versed on all of the debate competition specific theories and tactics (spreading, etc.), I will focus more on the skills and performance that matter most when these important issues are being debated by the real world decision makers.

That means I am likely to decide in favor of the person who is Most Persuasive. To be more persuasive, you should try to:

· Speak clearly with appropriate pauses.

· Appeal to simple points and concepts over abstract theory where possible.

· Don’t assume that the audience already believes some important element of your case. You need to establish each element.

· On rebuttal, try to demonstrate your understanding of the material and policy issues with targeted responses, rather than repeating segments of your constructive case.

Have fun!

Felix

I will bring a commitment to impartiality, rigorous analysis, and clarity in my decision-making. My goal is to assess each argument based on its merit and relevance to the resolution, giving weight to the use of evidence and logical reasoning. I believe in providing equal opportunities for both sides to present their case, and I will strive to maintain a fair and impartial approach in all my evaluations. I prioritize the depth and quality of analysis over the quantity of arguments presented. I value well-developed arguments that demonstrate a thorough understanding of the topic, achieved without the reliance on speed reading techniques.