I frequently judge speech and parliamentary debate, and have done so over the past two years. I prefer students do not speak too quickly because that makes it difficult to track the presentations (do not spread because I will not be able to understand it). While I expect disagreement, I want students to treat each other with respect at all times. I only track the time myself if the rules require it.

I competed in LD in high school as well as other Speech Events. I've coached and judged LD and parli debate. Generally, I value the resolution and believe the Aff has the burden to show the resolution is true and neg's burden is to show its false. However, you can run Ks but provide some standard to weigh the round with persuasive arguments on why it is the appropriate standard. It is important for me that the value criterion is well defined and each party has to compare the criterion with that of their opponent. I will use the best criterion to decide the round and how contentions and impact-level arguments interact with the criterion.

Speed: I can keep up with speed to the point it is comprehensible but if I cannot understand what you are saying, it will not make it into my flow, which will ultimately be to your detriment. I like off-time road maps before your speech.

I am a logical person. I prefer that arguments proceed from evidence and reasoning to conclusions. I understand the role of emotions in persuading. I prefer arguments based on principles and evidence.

I’m more impressed by succinct presentations than by rambling ones.
No spreading or very rapid speech, please.

This is my first year judging. I have been an attorney for about 25 years. I’m very familiar with evaluating competing arguments.

I will do my best to be as fair as possible. My personal beliefs will not play a role in my judging.

Please clearly define your motions, speak respectfully and use logic. If you think your argument is stronger then show me how your evidence and logic is better instead of just saying it is. Use facts and data to support your arguments.

It is a pleasure for me to watch you compete today. Please remember to be courteous and respectful. Speak slowly and clearly and do not use jargon that you have not explained. Thank you!

In your debate, make no assumptions of prior knowledge of subject area. Explain your arguments and evidence clearly. More contentions does not mean better contentions, make me understand your definitions, weighing mechanism and why your speeches show you win the debate. It is very important that I understand how your arguments relate to and address the resolution.

Be respectful of your opponents especially while rebutting their arguments.

Please do not speak too quickly or I will have to disregard information that I missed. I take notes, so make sure to emphasize what you really want me to hear.

Good luck!

I debated parli in HS for DVHS and was mostly a caseish debater but i enjoy a well-run and explained flow debate

I would prefer if you didn't spread

If you want to run k or t, explain thoroughly what it is and what it means

I weigh on the weighing mechanism unless told otherwise

I will only protect the flow in JV/Novice, I expect open to be able to catch new args in 3rd and POO

I also really like terminalized impx

I am a parent of debate student from Mira Mesa High School.

I am a former high school English teacher and have been a high school counselor at Sweetwater High School for over 16 years.

I had a short stint on the Speech and Debate Team at SDSU in the last 1990's.

For your debate round:

Do:

1. Plan thoroughly and cohesively to understand your with your partner.

2. Develop a clear and concise opening statement.

3. Listen actively to your opponent's arguments.

4. Support your points with logical reasoning.

5. Use respectful language and avoid personal attacks.

6. Have fun!

Don't:

1. Make sweeping generalizations with out supporting evidence.
2. Rely solely on emotions; back your arguments with facts.
3. Ignore your opponent's valid points; address them respectfully.
4. Speak too fast; maintain a clear and steady pace.
5. Use aggressive body language or gestures that may distract from your message.

Ten other things:

1. I did 4 years of policy in high school and 4 years NPTE/NPDA style parli in college. I was okay, but forgettable.

2. Speed is good but not everybody is fast. Don't exclude your opponent though because I WILL vote on a well-articulated speed position if there is genuine abuse.I am also pretty rusty. I haven't been in debate for a few years, so don't start full speed.

3. I ran the K half of the time in my own rounds but I preferred reading the K all of the time. I am down to clown.

4. If you read a K on the aff make sure you justify your framework, explain why there isn't a TVA, or read a criticism that is in the same direction of the resolution. I don't assume that policy making is the default framework for the debate. Everybody needs to be able to justify their frameworks, not just "critical" teams.

5. I love uniqueness debates. Your link is way less compelling if you don't have control of the direction of uniqueness.

6. Being overtly racist, sexist, homophobic, transphobic, or otherwise violent is a voting issue, not just a speaker point issue.

7. Read interps/counter-interps, plan texts, counterplan texts, AND/OR alternatives slowly and twice. Seriously, if you want to leverage the exact wording of your interp or text, you NEED to read it twice or provide me a copy or deal with the fact that I am writing it down as you are giving a speech.

8. I value creativity. If you have a strategy you have always wanted to try but never knew if the judge was down, I am down.

9. I have almost no hard opinions on what is legitimate in debate. That means that I am down to listen to most theory arguments. You do still need to actually win them though. I default to competing interps. I also take the wording of interpretations pretty seriously so make sure that the interp actually says what you want it to. This is also another reason to make sure I get your interp down as accurately as possible.

10. Terminal defense wins, but terminal solvency defense does not (often). A "we meet" makes theory go away, a no link makes a disad/K go away (assuming you win it); "The plan doesn't solve" needs to be coupled with some offense reason to reject the position.

Lay Judge; Talk no faster than conversational and explain your points to me. I will vote for the team that I think has the strongest argument at the end of the round.

I used to do debate. Economics and Education are my specialties.

I am not a lay judge. If you see me stop typing then go onto your next point

I will consider goofy arguments if they are better than serious ones. As long as they are debated correctly.

IMPACTS IMPACTS IMPACTS

PLEASE don't knock on the desk after each speech.

If you want feedback ask me after the round. I will not be writing long RFD’s.

If both teams agree I will judge a round off of double loss theory.

Do NOT spread. I will stop listening and start playing Clash of Clans.

Do NOT BS your information. I will know...

But if you can make it rhyme your score will be prime.

If you have a P.O.O. please say “Pause time Poop” That will be funny I think.

good luck.

Hi Everyone -

Debate in a way that makes you feel comfortable and competitive, but don't be rude/don't bully; it's uncomfortable for everyone involved.

Experience: I participated in Public Forum in high school. In college, I participated in Parliamentary debate for Point Loma Nazarene University, and I competed at nationals every year. I was a coach and Assistant Director of Forensics for PLNU's debate team. Currently, I am a high school English teacher.

Read "important" arguments twice or give me a text - ROB, Alt, Plan text, Interps, especially. Call points of order. Rebuttals are extremely important: use those speeches to tell me how you won on the flow, and emphasize the significance of your arguments (don't make me do work pls).

Theory, Procedurals: Run them. Debate however you want. But if you want me to vote for theory or procedurals you have to make them significant to the round and still win on the flow.

Critical Debate: I like Kritiks, I'm not going to pretend I know everything though so it's always to your advantage to explain yourself, and again, win on the flow. Be clever, be creative, etc., but err on the side of caution and try to at least contextualize non-topical affirmatives; prove to me your solvency, etc.

Speed - Just be clear; I don't expect you to go slowly, but if you make the round unnecessarily fast just to exclude your opponents be ready for a speed procedural or make sure you aren't rude/a bully. I guess I'll call speed if I need to.

Contact: If you have any specific questions, feel free to email me at julshot3@gmail.com. Or just ask me questions before the round.

Have fun!

Hello kiddos,

I have been in Debate for quite a few years. I am down to evaluate whatever arguments you want to run. I am not here to tell you what to run or how fast to run it. This is your show. I am cool with speed, ks, policy, procedurals, theory, or anything else you want to do. I wouldn't want you to think the round is about appealing to me, I think it is my job to evaluate the discussion you all have. Best of luck to you all.

I like slow to moderate pace speaking and well thought out arguments. Refute on a key point basis. I appreciate sign posting and off time roadmaps are highly encouraged.

I am an experienced coach and experienced competitor. I have been tournament champions of numerous tournaments (in Originals and Interp) and have been to State every year of competition and qualified to Nationals. My team has always sent a delegation to Nats every year we have been a program. I do my best to leave quality and constructive criticism on ballot.

Debaters:

I sure love it when debaters signpost. That helps me and you stay organized on the flow sheet.

If I can't understand you, I can't judge you. So make sure you are speaking clearly and slowly enough so I can digest what youre saying.

I have a conditional love towards "out of the box" plans and ks but keep them tasteful and thoughtful. Anything facetious or "edgy" is not it for me. But an interesting take and or something whimsical but thoughtful I will appreciate. In the end, is it something you would run in front of your coach? If yes, I'll take it. If you do extinction theory, it's not going to go well. That's not showing me how good of a debater you are. I am much more about the spirit and intention of argumentation, not the letter of the flow.

Speechies:

Please enunciate and project. Again, if I can't hear or understand you, I can't judge you. For originals I am expecting a well organized and analyzed speech. For you Varsity/Open competitors, you should be completely memorized (but a few flubs here and there will NOT make or break your speech). For interpies, please have clean and distinct character pops, and the cut of your piece should follow the elements of story telling and make narrative sense. Also, remember, if I didn't see you emote, did you? Be mindful of facial direction, and focal points. If I can't see you, I can't judge you.

Spontaneous speakers, if I see that you are canning your speeches, your rankings will reflect that. Spon events are testing on your ability to organize and complete a speech spontaneously. If you are using canned examples and just swapping out phrases or words, that is not speaking spontaneously. I will penalize HEAVILY.