National Speech and Debate Tournament
2024 — Des Moines, IA/US
Britni Wilson Paradigm
Lincoln-Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Current LD coachSpeech coach
How many years have you judged LD debate?
5How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
0-10What is your preferred rate of delivery?
3/91 = 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:
Is acceptableFinal rebuttals should include:
BothVoting issues are:
Absolutely necessaryHow do you decide the winner of the round?
I decide who is the person who persuaded me more of their positionHow 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 prefer a round where I can actually hear and understand what is being said. It is not appealing to me at all when speakers are dumping and I can not keep up as I like to flow the arguments during the round. This allows me to make a fair decision at the end of the round.
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