I come to the debate with a clean slate and imagine I have no prior knowledge on the topic, I expect debaters to be able to allow me to understand the topic by the end of the debate to make a clear choice.

In my opinion, the debate is used to look at both sides of the argument and perspectives of a topic

I expect debaters to provide logical arguments and back them up with evidence.

I want debaters to explain why topics are important and a step-by-step process in their argument leading to a conclusion.

Debaters should not leave gaps in logic that need to be filled to be able to understand how they have arrived at their conclusion

It is also important for debaters to explain why their argument matters and how the implied results of their argument will affect society.

good debater speaks clearly, and uses logical argumentation well, without becoming combative. True and accurate statements are highly valued. Rebuttal phases are used well and good points by the opposing team are all addressed. I prefer speakers to be clear and have a few excellent arguments to those speed speaking and trying to fit in as many mediocre arguments as possible.

For speech rounds, I'm looking for clear, enunciated speech with well-used pauses and intonation to help support the speaker's purpose.

Judging is a critical aspect of ensuring fairness, accuracy, and quality in competitive events across various disciplines. The following paradigm aims to provide a comprehensive framework on how I assess the participants fairly and effectively.

1. Clarity of Evaluation Criteria:

Define clear and specific evaluation criteria tailored to the nature of the tournament.
I ensure to understand the criteria thoroughly to maintain consistency and fairness in evaluations.

2. Fairness and Impartiality:

I emphasize the importance of impartial judgment irrespective of personal biases or affiliations.
I encourage to focus solely on the performance or presentation without prejudice.

3. Transparency:

I maintain transparency throughout the judging process by explaining the criteria to participants and providing feedback when possible.
I disclose any potential conflicts of interest and ensure they do not influence judgments.

4. Feedback Mechanism:

I provide a constructive feedback to participants to facilitate their growth and improvement.
I also offer specific feedback based on the evaluation criteria.

5. Ethical Considerations:

I Emphasize ethical behavior among participants, including confidentiality, honesty, and integrity.
I Prohibit any form of discrimination or unfair treatment based on personal characteristics.

6. Continuous Improvement:

Solicit feedback to all participants to identify areas for improvement in the judging process.
Regularly review and update the judging paradigm to adapt to changing needs and emerging best practices.

Thank You for going through this Paradigm. ALL THE VERY BEST.

Be respectful and patient to others. Do not exhibit racist/sexist/homophobic/transphobic/ableist/discriminatory attitudes or behavior. You will be immediately dropped/moved.

I value content over performance especially in parliamentary/policy/public forum/Lincoln Douglas debate, performance will be weighed more importantly in Congress/IE events. I appreciate if the speech is well-organized and labeled, that will be really helpful for me to flow and drop-down notes. The logic link should be smooth and emphasized. Make sure all your arguments and refutations are related to the topic, it is good to elaborate or detail the topic, but discussing random stuff is not preferred. Under some specific topics, it is necessary for the debater to list out the impact and criteria for the round. Be familiar with your own speech and flow while your opponent brings up responses, debate without responding, and crediting other perspectives is not meaningful. It will also be better if I can tell the debater is prepared and ready. In some specific styles of debate, debaters are asked to identify some basic rules, for example, POI and POO in parliamentary debate. Please do not be rude to your opponents, aggressive personal style is acceptable. Please do not "cheat" when you are debating, including asking help from others, having extra prep time, etc.

For the performance, it is better if you are dressed professionally, but you will not be marked down for not doing so. Memorizing your speech might be important for IE events, and some style of debate, but it is okay to read what you have and emphasizing important parts. In some IE events, jokes and acting can be something I will be looking for. Fluency is also essential for me to flow and concentrate on your speech. Pronunciation and Enunciation should be as clear as you can, don't rush through just to be fast. Spreading can be asked in policy/Lincoln Douglas, etc, but be willing to share a copy with me just to help me flow with your arguments.