Crescent High School Tournament
2021
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NSDA Campus,
OK/US
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Paul Baker
Bethany High School
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Ginny Dobrinski
Hire
8 rounds
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Last changed on
Tue January 16, 2024 at 6:12 AM CDT
I'm a coach and like more traditional LD. I'm not a fan of spreading in LD. This form of debate gives you a chance to shine as a good speaker. Being respectful is a must. There's no need to be derogatory to your opponent. Looking for strong framework and a full understanding of your case. Even if you didn't write your case you have to be able to express what it means in your own words. I love a good clash so bring it. Far fetched arguments with no backing just to mess up your opponent isn't impressive. I like strong substantiated arguments and your evidence better be legit.
Last changed on
Tue January 16, 2024 at 6:12 AM CDT
I'm a coach and like more traditional LD. I'm not a fan of spreading in LD. This form of debate gives you a chance to shine as a good speaker. Being respectful is a must. There's no need to be derogatory to your opponent. Looking for strong framework and a full understanding of your case. Even if you didn't write your case you have to be able to express what it means in your own words. I love a good clash so bring it. Far fetched arguments with no backing just to mess up your opponent isn't impressive. I like strong substantiated arguments and your evidence better be legit.
Jennifer Stall
The Academy Of Classical Christian Studies
Last changed on
Wed March 6, 2024 at 6:29 PM EDT
Debate is fundamentally a speaking competition in which the art of rhetoric is utilized – speaking effectively to persuade or influence the judge.
As such, please do not speak at a pace that is not understandable to the average person or read arguments that are detached from the resolution in question.
It is your job as a debater to persuade me, meaning you also carry the responsibility to explain all the arguments presented.
I request that you maintain a healthy relationship with evidence - if you are going to make a claim, support it with evidence. Alternatively, if your opponent states something that is within the canon of common knowledge, please do not demand that they cite it. (i.e. do not demand evidence for the claim that Paris is the capital of France.)
Provide clear voters and an explanation of why you should win the round.
Ask any other clarification questions before the round!
Mike Swain
Lawton Academy of Arts and Sciences
Last changed on
Sat March 27, 2021 at 4:46 AM CDT
LD and PF---
Speak clearly and distinctly with articulation and enunciation in a relaxed but informative style. Avoid didacticism, preachiness, and condescending tones.
Facts and stats (Ethos and Logos) are necessary; however, humanize Facts and Stats with real-life human conditions and results (Pathos).
Speaking quickly to spew out a flow of Facts and Stats will not win the day. Rather, speak with confidence, be assertive, be declarative, and present your case with genuineness and sincerity.
Don't attack your opponent. Raise doubt in your opponent's reasoning and logic without demeaning your opponent.
Kyla Walker
Okeene High School
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Kyla Walker
Hire
8 rounds
None
Vera Yirsa
Hire
8 rounds
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