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Fri January 12, 2024 at 9:06 AM MDT
My main events that I compete in public forum debate and extemp speaking. However, I'm knowledgeable on all types of debate. This is my first year of judging and I have been competing in speech and debate for two years now. So, specific to debate here are some of the things I'm looking for. First thing is, I like more of a factual debate, where your arguments are greatly backed by facts and strong evidence. Secondly, I do flow the rounds, so if you drop anything I will notice and that will go into my decision. Thirdly, the main thing that I vote off of is the voters that the debaters will give to me during round.
For speaker points specific to debate, what your points will be based off of is how clearly you can get your points across to be. How respectful you are during round towards your opponents/how professional you come off as. So basically, if you can get you points across well and be professional you will score well points wise.
Just a few other things regarding debate, if you guys ask for evidence during round that is completely fine, however if there's a big argument about evidence I would like for the competitors to disclose the evidence with me. Also you all may time yourselves but I will also be timing and debaters will get a 10 second grace period. Lastly, I really enjoy a good clash, please don't be afraid to have direct debates about your opponents cases. Especially in cross I greatly appreciate good questions.
More specific to the speech side of things. It's really simple for me I'm not too picky about this, just get your points across clearly, and make sure anything you say is backed by factual evidence.
Specfic to memorized events, I’m not entirely experienced in this field, however I know the basic. I can tell if blocking is good, and you’re being clear and concise with your speaking points.
If you have any questions regarding any of this please ask me before we start the round.
If you have any questions regarding the round and how I judged and any feedback for me my email is egrose08@gmail.com
Feel free to contact me!
