Murrah Sept Scrimmage

2024 — Jackson, MS/US

World Schools Debate

Abbreviation WSD
Format World Schools Debate
Entry Fee $13.00
Entry Teams of between 3 and 5 competitors

Event Description:

Resolved: Creativity is a more powerful force than intelligence.

1. Because debaters cannot choose which side of the resolution to advocate, judges must be objective evaluators of both sides of the resolution.

Evaluate the round based only on the arguments that the debaters made and not on personal opinions or arguments you would have made.

2. Debaters may only make arguments directly related to the topic. When you sign your ballot, you confirm that the winning debater ran a position about the topic. Debaters that run non-topical positions will be automatically forfeited.

3. Please fill out reasons why both sides may have won the debate in the space below. This technique is designed to force you to make the best case for both sides and help to eliminate bias in your decision. Your final decision for the winning debater should be filled in the boxes at the top of the ballot.