Judge Philosophies 1. Drixter Austin 2. Tell us about your debate judging experience.

I have judged Public Forum debate for about three years or more.

3. Tell us about your debating experience.

e. I have debated other formats for about 6 years now, but not Public Forum.

4. What is your speaking speed preference?

b. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

5. How much do you know about the topic?

a. I coach debate and have researched a lot of topics so I am very familiar with this.

6. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

a. Depends on the weight of the argument from the constructive and the first rebuttal speech, especially since some responses to constructive could be a response to the rebuttals as well.

7. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

b. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

8. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

Depends on the rounds, but usually the team that was able to successfully address/prove the goal they set which connects with their responsiveness, materials, and depth of analysis. I usually look for engagement and how debaters build their side.

I enjoy well-reasoned arguments and dislike arguments without substance. They do not have to perfect, and I am glad to provide feedback whenever possible to improve this skill. I also value creativity with regard to how these arguments are delivered. I look forward to seeing how debaters and orators persuade me

Thank You =)

Judge Philosophies

1. Judge’s Name: Nacho Cruz

2. Tell us about your debate judging experience.

a. I have never judged debate before.

b. I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

c. I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

d. I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.

e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

3. Tell us about your debating experience.

a. I have never debated competitively before.

b. I debated Public Forum for less than a year.

c. I debated other formats for less than a year.

d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

e. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

4. What is your speaking speed preference?

a. Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

b. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

d. Fast speed (200+wpm)

5. How much do you know about the topic?

a. I coach debate and have researched this topic

b. I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

c. I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.

d. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

e. I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

6. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

a. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

b. No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

c. I’m not sure.

d. Other (please specify)

7. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

a. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

b. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

c. It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

d. Other (Please Specify)

8. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

- Extent of analysis or constructives

- Strength of responses

- Weighing of the important issues

- Sufficiency of tiebacks to the prompt or motion

- Organization of speech

9. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?

- Accent, and speed in the delivery of the ideas do not impact that much my decision. What is important for me is that they are said clearly and can be comprehended.

Judge Philosophies

1. Judge’s Name
2. Gab De Lazo
3. Tell us about your debate judging experience.

1. I have never judged debate before.

2. I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

3. I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

4. I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.

5. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

1. Tell us about your debating experience.

1. I have never debated competitively before.

2. I debated Public Forum for less than a year.

3. I debated other formats for less than a year.

4. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

5. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

1. What is your speaking speed preference?

1. Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

2. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

3. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

4. Fast speed (200+wpm)

1. How much do you know about the topic?

1. I coach debate and have researched this topic

2. I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

3. I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.

4. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

5. I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

1. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

1. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

2. No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

3. I’m not sure.

4. Other (please specify)

1. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

1. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

2. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

3. It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

4. Other (Please Specify)

1. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

1. Depth of analysis

2. Engagement

3. Structure

2. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?

1. none

Generally, I value content more than manner and method, as I am flexible to different speaking styles.

For framing, I value analysis and logic in characterizing more than face-value matter or evidence.

Engagement and comparatives of arguments are very important, as it is easier to just prove why claims are likely to be true.

Finally, good rhetoric, for me, makes a speech memorable.

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George Gao

a.I have never judged debate before.

b.I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

c.I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

d.I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.

√ e.I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

a.I have never debated competitively before.

b.I debated Public Forum for less than a year.

c.I debated other formats for less than a year.

d.I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

√ e.I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

a.Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

b.Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

√ c.TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

d.Fast speed (200+wpm)

a.I coach debate and have researched this topic

b.I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

c.I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.

√ d.I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

e.I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

a.Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

√ b.No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

c.I’m not sure.

d.Other (please specify)

a.It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

√ b.It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

c.It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

d.Other (Please Specify)

· Valid logic link in the speech that has not been successfully challenged by opponents.

· Magnitude of impact, summarizing the impact of all arguments.

· Fulfillment of duty (engagement, status quo, etc)

I study electronic information engineering in university, so I may not have enough knowledge about complicated economic and social science terms.

1. Judge's Name- Vincent Gaviyao

2. Tell us about your debating experience

e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than one year

3. Tell us about your debating experience

d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year

4. What I'd your speed preference?

c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

5. How much do you know about the topic?

d. I pay attention to this topic, but don't go out of my way to know about it

6. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker ( frontlining)?

b. No, the second speaker Rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

7. How important is the flow(your notes) in making your decision?

What do you write down in your notes?

a. It's very important, l take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely on my notes

8. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

portant facts.

I usually decide the winner of the debate based on three speeches rebuttal, crossfires, and summary. As long as you do well in these three speeches, you are guaranteed success.

I usually decide the winner of the speech based on relevance, relatability, and originality. The contestants who show the greatest emphasis on these three sections win the round.

9. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?

Lastly, make sure to do your research and prepare extensively before entering the round. Good luck and remember to have fun, everyone!

Hi! My name is Kyle and I've been doing debate and public speaking for about 6 years now since. I mainly debate and judge using the British Parliamentary format and various 3v3 formats. My primary standards for judging include the engagement of material across teams (how well arguments clashed with one another) and explicitly proving to me why your team wins assuming a very generous characterization/frame of the opposing team as well the comparatives launched throughout the debate. I'm also more than happy to provide comments on content, style, and strategy which will be integrated in my feedback when deciding on the round. Please be kind and courteous as well, see you all during the tournament! :)

Hope debaters in my room can speak peacefully, not speaking too fast. And I' m very like the characterizations and mechanisms on how it works when we discuss some topics.

Judge Philosophies

1.Judge’s NameElaine Hu

2.Tell us about your debate judging experience.

a.I have never judged debate before.

b.I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

c.I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

d.I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.✅

e.I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

3.Tell us about your debating experience.

a.I have never debated competitively before.

b.I debated Public Forum for less than a year.✅

c.I debated other formats for less than a year.

d.I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

e.I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

4.What is your speaking speed preference?

a.Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

b.Conversational speed (120-150wpm)✅

c.TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

d.Fast speed (200+wpm)

5.How much do you know about the topic?

a.I coach debate and have researched this topic

b.I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

c.I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.✅

d.I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

e.I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

6.Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

a.Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

b.No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive✅

c.I’m not sure.

d.Other (please specify)

7.How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

a.It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

b.It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.✅

c.It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

d.Other (Please Specify)

8.What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

Constructive speech with enough reasoning and impact

Crossfire win is the most important metric in my judging

I prefer debaters do rebut more smartly by knowing what you say and based on what you’ve researched.

9.Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?

no

Judge Philosophies

1. Judge’s Name: Inventor, Luna Yael B.

2. Tell us about your debate judging experience.

a. I have never judged debate before.

b. I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

c. I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

d. I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.

e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

3. Tell us about your debating experience.

a. I have never debated competitively before.

b. I debated Public Forum for less than a year.

c. I debated other formats for less than a year.

d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

e. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

4. What is your speaking speed preference?

a. Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

b. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

d. Fast speed (200+wpm)

5. How much do you know about the topic?

a. I coach debate and have researched this topic

b. I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

c. I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.

d. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

e. I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

6. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

a. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

b. No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

c. I’m not sure.

d. Other (please specify) Depends on the relevance and the weight of the First Rebuttal speaker’s content—it’s possible to engage with a case and not need to directly respond

7. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

a. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

b. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

c. It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

d. Other (Please Specify)

8. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?
Engagement and weighing of the overall arguments. Often, debaters can posit good and valid arguments but it often ends in a deadlock. This is usually because there is a lack of a clear outcome, clear goal, or clear trade-off. If a team has two or more of these in their speech, it is very likely that they already have an edge over other teams in the tournament.

9. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you? I have two dachshunds. <3

Hello!

1. I prefer concise and coherent speeches, please try to follow the allotted minutes per speaker

2. Substantiated and structured arguments are highly appreciated. Include a premise, diagnosis, examples, and conclusion for your arguments.

3. During crossfire, have relevant and important discussions. Nuanced questions and answers would be great.

Thanks :>

How important is defining the topic to your decision-making?
Defining the topic helps provide clarity about what the debate will focus on. It ensures that all
participants understand the subject matter and avoid unnecessary tangents or confusion. Clearly defining the topic ensures that all participants have an equal understanding of what is being discussed, preventing any unfair advantages or misunderstandings.
How important is the framework to your decision making?
Having a solid framework is essential for navigating through the exchange of ideas, supporting positions with evidence, and ultimately influencing my decision as a judge. It provides a roadmap for constructing and delivering compelling arguments, contributing significantly to the overall effectiveness of the debate.
How important is the crossfire in your decision making?
In a debate, crossfire is crucial in my decision-making because it allows for direct communication between participants, which makes it easier to clarify points, offer rebuttals, and assess flexibility and critical thinking abilities in real time. This stage provides the opportunity to refute the arguments of opponents while also requiring quick thinking to fill in any holes or weaknesses in the arguments. Crucially, a debater's performance during crossfire influences my perceptions, impacting the debater's position's overall credibility and persuasiveness. This, in turn, has a significant effect on the decision-making process regarding the strength and conviction of arguments presented.
How important is weighing in your decision making?
Argument weighing, which entails comparing and evaluating arguments according to their persuasiveness, quality, and relevance, is a crucial aspect of decision-making during a debate. Debaters can distinguish between important points, rank the strongest arguments, and successfully respond to counterarguments by using this technique. Argument weighing guides me as a judge in determining the most compelling and convincing side of the debate, influencing the final decision regarding the debate's resolution by assessing the strength of evidence, logical reasoning, and relevance to the topic.
How important is persuasive speaking and non-verbal communication in your decision-making?
Persuasive speaking and nonverbal communication are crucial in debate decision-making because they have a significant impact on the delivery and reception of arguments. Persuasive speaking improves the persuasiveness and memorability of arguments through powerful rhetoric and skillful language use, which affects how I evaluate the strength of a debater's position. Simultaneously, nonverbal communication, which includes body language, gestures, and demeanor, supplements verbal arguments by conveying confidence, credibility, and sincerity, ultimately shaping decision-makers' perceptions and having a significant impact on the overall evaluation of the debate's outcome.
How fast should students speak?
Students should generally speak clearly and at a pace that is understandable to the other participants in a debate. Even at faster speaking rates, it's critical to preserve coherence and clarity in debate formats that may promote it. The secret is to effectively communicate arguments without compromising their clarity. Students should strive to speak at a speed that will enable them to interact with their opponents, support their arguments, and make themselves understood by the judge. In order to communicate effectively during a debate, one must strike a balance between speed, articulation and clarity

I generally look at how well the teams have fulfilled their burden in the debate. The burden may vary per debate. The burden may be set by the teams for themselves, it may be implied by the spirit of the motion and went uncontested throughout the debate, or the burden may be placed by the opponents and implicitly agreed to by the team by engaging with it and not contesting it. Oftentimes, the burden is what the motion is asking the teams to do. Is the burden to solve a problem? Is the burden to not solve a problem but to prove that the motion is a bad idea?

I'm Chang Ni, a freshman at the University of Richmond.

I've been debating for 3 years, and have experience in public forum and Chinese debate.

I encourage debaters to pay attention to the following aspects:

Judge can't always flow or remember all you mentioned, appropriate emphasis on winning issues like key rebuttals, evidence, or statistics will help a lot.

Without weighing, it's easy for judge to waver if debaters don't tell judge why A outweighs B. Please pay attention to make sure that you win in weighing.

Judge can't always fully understand your points, so please try to balance your output and specificity.

It is easy for me to get lost or miss the important information if you are only reading stuffs instead of debating.

If you speak too fast or uncivil, you will lose me.

If you have great engagement, focus on logic and are passionate, it will help you stand out.

So, overall, I vote by

A. the clashes you win

B. whether you can use fewer clashes to successfully outweigh your opponent's impact

C. the completeness of your own argument

Good luck and have fun :D

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Hey, this is Brenda!

I am an engineering professional with strong interests in judging. I have over 3 years experience in judging. I enjoy debates that flow well and have distinct framework as this makes the debate well structured. I believe logic and evidence go hand in hand and well thought through debate. Moderate speaking pace, clear speech and confidence is what wins!

Jay Postrado used to be a WSDC, and Parliamentary debater during his highschool years. He believes that effective communication comes in being concise, understandable to the common masses, and using the simplest of words in the most effective way.

Judge Philosophies

Kyle Louis Ramos

• Tell us about your debate judging experience.

• I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

• Tell us about your debating experience.

• I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

• What is your speaking speed preference?

• Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

• TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

• How much do you know about the topic?

• I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

• Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

• If the argument is important to the round then yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal, I consider it a dropped argument.

• If the argument is not important, then it usually does not matter.

• This is usually a case to case basis

• How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

• It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

• What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

• Structural Reasons

• Step-by-step analysis

• Responsiveness and Charitability

• Weighing

• Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?

• N/A

a. I have never judged debate before.

b. I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

c. I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

d. I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.

e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

a. I have never debated competitively before.

b. I debated Public Forum for less than a year.

c. I debated other formats for less than a year.

d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

e. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

a. Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

b. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

d. Fast speed (200+wpm)

a. I coach debate and have researched this topic

b. I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

c. I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.

d. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

e. I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

a. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

b. No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

c. I’m not sure.

d. Other (please specify)

a. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

b. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

c. It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

d. Other (Please Specify)

Quality of arguments, level of responses, argument’s impacts, and issue/argument weighing.

None.

1. Tell us about your debate judging experience.
1. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.
2. Tell us about your debating experience.
1. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.
3. What is your speaking speed preference?
1. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)
4. How much do you know about the topic?
1. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.
5. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?
1. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal, I consider it a dropped argument.
6. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?
1. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.
7. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?
1. I look at the main clashes and how well each team shows that their arguments are relevant and important to the debate
2. I also look for arguments with the least amount of guess work and leaps of logic

1. Judge’s Name

Gabe Tumanan

2. Tell us about your debate judging experience.

a. I I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

3. Tell us about your debating experience.

a. I I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

4. What is your speaking speed preference?

a. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

5. How much do you know about the topic?

a. I I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

6. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

a. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal, I consider it a dropped argument.

7. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

a. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

8. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

The biggest thing that factors in my decision apart from the arguments themselves would be the ability of debaters to give sufficient context and characterization. In my opinion, it is not enough to have numerous pieces of evidence, arguments and claims need to be backed by logical reasoning that is related to how debaters from the debate. So if debaters are able to give me the setting of the debate and why this specific topic is debatable, this would help me understand the importance and impacts of their arguments.

9. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?

I am open for any questions or clarification after giving the decision, so feel free to approach me for additional feedback or suggestions.

a. I have never judged debate before.

b. I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

c. I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

d. I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.

e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

a. I have never debated competitively before.

b. I debated Public Forum for less than a year.

c. I debated other formats for less than a year.

d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

e. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

a. Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

b. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

d. Fast speed (200+wpm)

a. I coach debate and have researched this topic

b. I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

c. I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.

d. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

e. I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

a. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

b. No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

c. I’m not sure.

d. Other (please specify)

a. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

b. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

c. It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

d. Other (Please Specify)

The effectiveness of your own case—comprising the clarity of your claim, the coherence of your mechanism, and the significance of your impact. Equally crucial is your engagement with your opponents' case, including rebuttals, weighing etc. Lastly, the adequacy and quality of your evidence—encompassing its truthfulness, authority, importance, and influence.

I firmly believe that it's essential to respect your opponents in a debate, steering clear of any aggressive intentions or actions, and instead opting for a polite and courteous approach.

I believe all the debaters have make an exhaustive preparation on their cases and long for make the best of them in every round. But I highly suggest debaters pacing themselves when providing a speech in order to avoid slurring words together and to make the content more understandable since audiences and judges are not machine and they’re not knowing about everything for every motion. Make sure ur essential linkage,impact and evidence are understandable.

I think aggressiveness in debate can be good. It can really make the debate more dynamic and active. However, I believe a good debaters can differentiate aggressive and rude.Debaters who cross the line and disrupt the order will be punished.

Which team can provide more solid logic link (probability) and concrete impact (magnitude) can win this debate. Evidence is also important for me to weigh the exact impact from both team but I do believe it means little if the linkage and impact are underdeveloped.

1. What types of debate have you participated in before and how long is your debate career?

PF and BP. Have 6 years of debate experience. I've judged 20+ TOC, 10+ WSDA, and 10+ DLC tournaments. Also, I did a half-year TA experience at Speechcraft in Chengdu, mainly for PF debate and speech.

2. How do you consider fast-talking?

This requires a combination of the clarity of the debater's delivery, as well as the accuracy of the delivery. If the debater can emphasize the key points by using voice intonation or appropriate pauses. It is acceptable to speak at a fast pace if the articulation is clear and the arguments given are detailed.

3. How do you consider aggressiveness?

This depends on the specific situation, if it does not involve personal attacks on the opponent with insulting words, or radical political statements, as well as discriminatory and racist content. It is only the personal debate character of the debater, will be expressed in the speed of speech, or emotional ups and downs fluctuate strongly, this is acceptable.

4. How do you usually determine the winner of the debate?

I would consider the following three sections:

First, the completeness of the structure of the speech. From the constructive speech whether to establish a detailed framework and definition (not just repeat the motion's content), rebuttal speech performance (including: whether to carry out effective rebuttal, and based on the constructive speech on the output of new extensions), and the final focus/summary speech whether to summarize the clashes properly, and point of valid view comparison (not just repeat the previous point of view needs to be summarized and condensed), and the final focus/summary speech whether to summarize the clashes and point of view comparison (not just repeat the previous arguements needs to be summarized and condensed). The performance of the rebuttal speech (including: whether there are effective rebuttals, and whether there are new ideas based on teammates' constructive speeches), and whether there are clashes in the final focus/summary speech, as well as the comparison of ideas (not just repeating previous ideas, but summarizing and condensing them).

Second, the overall performance at crossfire. Including: strategy design, whether to be able to ask effective questions (do a good job of attacking). As well as the ability to answer questions to improve their own side of the argument, to enhance their own side of the position (whether the defense is in place). Extra bonus points for performance: the ability to catch the other side's loopholes and contradictions in the answer to carry out many repeated attacks (here is the test of the team's two-person cooperation).

Third, how well the team works together, whether the pacing of the two people stays synergistic/complementary, and whether both people are on point when it comes to wrapping up at the end of the debate.

5. Please specify any additional notes you want to share with debaters, including any unique preference of the debate.

I don't have any preference for debating styles, but I hope that everyone will be able to have your thoughts and not just concentrate on reading scripts/flows just for the speed of speech and debate.

I am very attentive to the logic of each team's debate, as well as your interpretation of the topic and demonstration of your arguments. I hope everyone can respect the competition and your opponents, and don't be rude and interrupt when others are speaking.

Judge Philosophies 1. Judge’s Name: Ye Jingru 2. Tell us about your debate judging experience.

a. I have never judged debate before.

b. I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.

c. I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.

d. I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.

e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.

3. Tell us about your debating experience.

a. I have never debated competitively before.

b. I debated Public Forum for less than a year.

c. I debated other formats for less than a year.

d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.

e. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.

4. What is your speaking speed preference?

a. Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)

b. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)

c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)

d. Fast speed (200+wpm)

5. How much do you know about the topic?

a. I coach debate and have researched this topic

b. I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.

c. I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.

d. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.

e. I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.

6. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?

a. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument

b. No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive

c. I’m not sure.

d. Other (please specify)

7. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?

a. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.

b. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.

c. It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.

d. Other (Please Specify)

8. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?

(1): Strong & coherent argumentation; Skillful questioning and defense

(2): effective rebuttals of opposing points and effective engagements with opposing arguments;

(3): Relevant, credible evidence and convincing presentation of case;

(4): etiquette and conduct: Professionalism & Respect

9. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?

No~