National Speech and Debate Tournament
2023 — Phoenix/Mesa, AZ/US
Priya Garcia Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Speech coachHow many years have you judged LD debate?
1How 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?
YHow important is the criterion in making your decision?
It is the primary means by which I make my decisionDo 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:
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?
3/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep detailed notes throughout the roundRhetoric>speaking skills>evidence
To me, a good debate round includes clearly outlining value and value criterion, clarifying definitions early on, and signposting for organization. This is in addition to respectful debaters who aren't condescending to me or each other. At the end of the day, we're all here to learn. Go ahead and read my paradigm for more details.
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