I rank on a mix of who added the most to the round and who was the best explaining their point and convincing me that it was the most important in the round. Clarity and argumentation go a long way. If you do something special, tell me what it is and why its so important.

For Presentation:

• Be Confident when speaking + questioning (projection helps). Be careful of screaming into your microphone if online, adapt to the size of the room if in person.

• Try not to read off of your legal pad, especially in your intro and in any other important piece of rhetoric or impact. Eye contact goes a long way. This is still true online. If you do not have your speech printed out, I would recommend timing yourself and maintaining eye contact with the camera as if it were the judges while you have your speech opened.

• Use creative gestures. Even if you're online, keep your hands (and face) in view.

Argumentation:

• Do not repeat others' arguments unless you meaningfully extend on or refute them. Show how YOU add to the debate. Everyone past the sponsor should try to refute. If someone refutes your point, I expect you to try to question them.

• If you attempt to crystal, name the question of the debate and answer it for your side.

• NO SAME SIDE QUESTIONS

Reach out to me for more Feedback @matthewcollinscongress on discord @matthewdouglascollins on Instagram. I love this event so I'd be happy to help in detail.