National Speech and Debate Tournament
2022 — Louisville, KY/US
Natalie Yates Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Former LD competitorExperienced LD judge
Speech coach
Community judge
How many years have you judged LD debate?
7How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
0-10What is your preferred rate of delivery?
5/91 = Slow conversational style9 = Rapid conversation speed
Does the rate of delivery weigh heavily in your decision?
YWill you vote against a student solely for exceeding your preferred speed?
NHow important is the criterion in making your decision?
It is a major factor in my evaluationDo you feel that a value and criterion are required elements of a case?
YRebuttals and Crystallization
Voting issues should be given:
Either is acceptableThe use of jargon or technical language ("extend", "cross-apply", "turn", etc.) during rebuttals:
Is acceptableFinal rebuttals should include:
BothVoting issues are:
Absolutely necessaryHow do you decide the winner of the round?
I decide who is the winner of the most arguments in the roundHow necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round?
8/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I write down the key arguments throughout the roundI think value and value criterion Are paramount to the debate. We can Douglas is a values debate so these must be upheld. I am not a fan of speed debating. I believe that if I can’t understand what you’re saying you obviously cannot win the round. I appreciate sign posting but it is not necessary Or weighed in my decision.
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