National Speech and Debate Tournament
2023 — Phoenix/Mesa, AZ/US
Jason Carey Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Experienced LD judgeHow many years have you judged LD debate?
2How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
21-30What is your preferred rate of delivery?
5/91 = Slow conversational style9 = Rapid conversation speed
Does the rate of delivery weigh heavily in your decision?
NWill you vote against a student solely for exceeding your preferred speed?
NHow important is the criterion in making your decision?
It may be a factor depending on its use in the roundDo you feel that a value and criterion are required elements of a case?
YRebuttals and Crystallization
Voting issues should be given:
As one moves down the flowThe use of jargon or technical language ("extend", "cross-apply", "turn", etc.) during rebuttals:
Should be kept to a minimumFinal rebuttals should include:
BothVoting issues are:
Absolutely necessaryHow do you decide the winner of the round?
I decide who is the winner of the key argument in the roundHow necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round?
7/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep detailed notes throughout the roundPlease do not spread. If I cannot keep up with your argument, that will not work to your benefit. When judging, I tend to stay heads down and take a lot of notes in order to decide who has the best, most persuasive argument. I'm not a fan of critique or theory, please stick to the topic, present your best argument and show me your opponent's inconsistencies and weaknesses.
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