National Speech and Debate Tournament
2023 — Phoenix/Mesa, AZ/US
Jaime Holguin Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Current LD coachExperienced LD judge
Former Policy debater
How many years have you judged LD debate?
10How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
31-40What 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 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 key argument in the roundHow necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round?
9/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep a rigorous flowWhile I come from being a former Policy Debater in high school. I feel fair warning using those style arguments are in fact a double edged sword for the competitors to use in front of me. I either will find your construction of them incomplete, or insufficient because I am very familiar with them. I do not think they are unable to be read but realize I care more about how this proves a reason to vote under the fw/criterion debate. I do not buy a single card being a full disad or contention. Kritiks in particular need a reason why rejecting the person across from you means something along with a clear link story that is unique to the case or resolution.
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