National Speech and Debate Tournament
2023 — Phoenix/Mesa, AZ/US
Jazzmin Huerta Paradigm
Lincoln Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
No LD experienceHow many years have you judged LD debate?
0How 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?
NWill you vote against a student solely for exceeding your preferred speed?
NHow important is the criterion in making your decision?
It rarely informs my decisionDo you feel that a value and criterion are required elements of a case?
NRebuttals 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:
Not 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 roundI feel that if a student is confident in their case, they are more than likely to win because they show the judges that are confident in their position. This, coupled with confident tone, volume, and body language will help the student's case. I will make unbiased decisions towards the winner in the best way that I can and use appropriate language to help the student to build their confidence and speech.
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