Hello all! I'm looking forward to your debate.

I have judged multiples tournaments before. In high school, I competed in the following events: Extemp (1 year), Oratory (2 years), Informative (1 year), Policy (1 year), PF (2 years), and LD (1 year).

I generally DON'T like Ks. I want to hear your arguments on the assigned topic.

During debate, I try to keep a thorough flow of arguments. Clear signposting is key. I prefer a moderate rate of speaking, well-enunciated. I value well-researched arguments supported by clear statistics/evidence. Anecdotes and hypotheticals are fine, but I don't find them as persuasive. I base my decision on the arguments, not on my beliefs on the topic. Multiple times, I've voted against my personal beliefs because that team presented strong and cohesive arguments.

I prefer for competitors should be professional at all times during the round. Some behaviors I've witnessed and find unprofessional: shaking your head / making faces while the opponent is speaking, constantly interrupting/talking over the opponent during CX, and being on your phone. (Time keeping is fine. Yes, I've actually seen competitors text and play games on their phone during a round/session!)

Email: mgrdichian.kailey@iowacityschools.org

Do not qualify, justify, or explain before or after you speak. This is the performance. I am the judge. Impress me.

All movements (Feet, hands, body, eyes) should have a purpose.

Interps should have arcs and PAs should have thesis statements.

PF - I have been judging PF for around 7 years now. I am a judge that listens for Impacts on why your Impacts outweigh others. I am not a huge fan of speed. I am more concerned with the content of the speech rather than the amount of information given. I do understand the PF jargon. It is up to you to persuade me to vote for your side. I am not a huge fan of using FW and definitions as a weighing mechanism but will consider it if the other arguments are well balanced. Make sure to clearly state your Impacts and how these impacts link to the resolution.

Congress - I am looking for you to know the Robert's Rules of Order as well as seeing you participating in the debate by asking questions. In terms of your speech, I would like to hear a clear structure for your speeches. I want to hear the impacts of your points and I want you to be very familiar with your speeches as well. Make sure to bring up new arguments when a bill has been debated for awhile. If you speak later in the session, I want to hear clash with other representatives/senators. I also want to hear new information if you are representing the same point as someone who has spoken previously. I also track recency so I will note if a PO may miss a recency order. Make sure to maintain your professionalism during cross and during your speech. I will knock down a speaker if I feel they are being too aggressive during their speech or their cross.

LD - I do not have much experience judging LD currently. Please focus on argumentation and impacts rather than the jargon that goes along with LD. Tricks, theory, etc. will not work with me. Also, speed is discouraged during your speeches. Please make sure I can follow your supporting evidence and arguments. I am familiar with PF and judging PF.