National Speech and Debate Tournament
2024 — Des Moines, IA/US
Taylor Rafferty Paradigm
Lincoln-Douglas
Lincoln Douglas Debate Judge Philosophy
Your experience with LD Debate (check all that apply)
Current LD coachFormer LD competitor
Experienced LD judge
How many years have you judged LD debate?
2How many LD rounds have you judged this year?
11-20What is your preferred rate of delivery?
9/91 = 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:
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?
9/91 = Not necessary9 = Always necessary
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round
I keep a rigorous flowI would probably look at my actual paradigm if you care to know more. Quick Note: I'm okay with really fast conversational speed when giving rebuttals as I am well aware that the 1ar is hard, and the 1nc is usually going to have a bunch of blippy arguments. However, I don't think you should be spreading. This is NSDA nats. We all know that this is supposed to be a traditional style. So, out of respect for not only the expectations of the NSDA but also the expectations of judges and your fellow opponents, for this tournament, I'm likely to reject spreading and progressive argumentation (Theory shells, CP's, K's, Performances, etc..) However, if you can hide these arguments well enough and present them in a traditional way, I could be willing to vote on them, but I'm not sure why you would want to risk that for a panel of judges.
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