NHSDLC Spring2025 Wuhan Offline
2025 — CN
Public Forum Paradigm List
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AGE: 24
COLLEGE: NANJING UNIVERSITY
CURRENT OCCUPANCY: STUDENT
1. What types of debates have you participated before and how long is your debate career?
I have been honored to represent my school as a first speaker back in high school at both provincial and national level during the 2019 season and participated in numerous high school debates in both Zimbabwe and South Africa.
2. How do you consider fast talking?
I prefer moderate and composed talking. Fast talking can result in poor word articulation and the judge(s) might miss a curial argument. I do not encourage debaters to use speed rather use substance to overwhelm your opponents. Quality over Quantity.
3.How do you consider aggressiveness?
It's important to present your arguments with conviction and passion but always maintain a respectful and professional approach. Keep in mind that, the main aim is to persuade others with logic and mechanism and not by intimidation or hostility.
4. How do you usually determine the winner of the debate?
Well l take into consideration many factors before determining the team which wins. The debater/team who has the most compelling argument backed with concise logic and in-depth analysis, persuasiveness and clear arguments and a team which demonstrated the strongest grasp of the topic at hand has a chance to win my vote.
5. Please specify any additional notes you want to share with debaters, including any unique preferences of the debate?
It's important for me to see clear arguments presented by both sides backed with recent and relevant evidence. I also prefer debaters who are able to remain calm and collected during the debate by avoiding personal attacks or insults even derogatory language. Lastly, stick to the topic and avoid tangents or irrelevant arguments that do not directly relate to the topic.
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KASONDE CHILESHE
Age:24
Location: Hangzhou, China
College: Zhejiang Universty of Science and Technology
Current Occupancy: Student in college
Tabroom email: kaykasondechileshe@gmail.com
1.What types of debate have you participated before and how long is your debate career?
I have participated in Public Forum and British parliamentary styles of debating as a competitor for over 10 years. I have judged Public forum and WSDA debates for a little over 2 years to date.
2.How do you consider fast-talking?
Its good as long as one takes care to fully pronounce their words and finish sentences while maintaining to stay on track and taking care to articulate ones arguments with as much coherence as possible.
3.How do you consider aggressiveness?
A little of it done in a modest manner with finesse is good. One needs it to give their arguments in a manner that shows an utmost belief in ones arguments and position. Without it, one can be taken for granted and be interjected unnecessarily throughout the debate and general life settings.
4.How do you usually determine the winner of the debate?
By analyzing the overall impact from the debaters. Considering the framework one uses and their coherence to it while giving arguments whose impact is both logical and applicable to life settings that it is easy to support ones arguments. The delivery and articulation of ones arguments also factors in when deciding the winner of a debate.
5.Please specify any additional notes you want to share with debaters, including any unique preference of the debate.
In articulation of arguments, pick a framework and stick to it. Either go in with force and clearly and logically analyze ones arguments or go in with softness of voice yet stern to give ones arguments. Also take note that a well analyzed argument with enough points backing it will do more than multiple arguments that ain’t thoroughly developed
6. How many public forum debate tournaments have you judged in the past year?
A. 0-5
7. How many notes do you take during a debate?
C. I write down the points I think are important and focus more on the overall presentation.
8. What is the main job of the summary speech?
B. Highlight the major points of clash and show how your team won them.
Please answer the following questions based on a scale of 1-10.
9. How important is defining the topic to your decision making?
10
10.How important is framework to your decision making?
8
11. How important is crossfire in your decision making?
8
12. How important is weighing in your decision making?
5
13.How important is persuasive speaking and non-verbal communication in your decision-making?
7
14. How fast should students speak?
Enough to be thoroughly understood and for them to communicate with their intended audience( the Judges and the other team)
The adjudication of any debate will consider a number of issues but my verdict will be determined by the terms or rules of that specific debate. Competitors will have to demonstrate their understanding of the topic in an analytical way and also by referencing authentic sources or statistics rather than using emotional points to seek validation of this judge. Everything will be based on who has done justice to the topic in key areas rather than who has sided with my position. I will approach every competition without choosing a side of the topic I support or will not be influenced by my cultural values to determine outcomes.
Debate judging paradigm
Name: Ronald
Age: 26
College: NJUPT
Current Occupation: Phd
- What types of debate have you participated in before, and how long is your debate career?
NSDA Judge China (2019-now), - How do you consider fast-talking?
Arguments should be delivered at a moderate pace, with an emphasis on communication. Clarity and structure are more important than speed. - How do you consider aggressiveness?
Debaters should be respectful towards opponents while presenting their arguments. I prefer to see strategic, confident debating over unnecessary aggression. - How do you usually determine the winner of the debate?
· Clear and well-developed arguments presented in constructive speeches.
· Impact weighing in rebuttals—well-explained and justified arguments win.
· Extending arguments from constructive to rebuttals effectively.
5. Please specify any additional notes you want to share with debaters, including any unique preference of the debate.
Ø Keep your arguments structured and well-connected throughout your speeches.
Ø Ensure to provide voters to address key issues from the constructive speech in rebuttals.
Ø Use key evidence and data where possible to strengthen arguments.
- How many public forum debate tournaments have you judged in the past year?
11+ - How many notes do you take during a debate?
A. I try to take notes on everything.
B. I write down the points I think are important.
C. I take a few notes and focus more on the overall presentation. - What is the main job of the summary speech?
A. Summarize the main arguments in the debate.
B. Highlight the major points of the clash and show how your team won them.
C. Answer all the attacks on your contentions made by the rebuttal speech.
Please answer the following questions based on a scale of 1-10:
9. How important is defining the topic to your decision-making? 9
10. How important is framework to your decision-making? 5
11. How important is crossfire in your decision-making? 7
12. How important is weighing in your decision-making? 10
13. How important is persuasive speaking and non-verbal communication in your decision-making? 7
14. How fast should students speak? 5 – A moderate to moderately fast pace allows for clarity and better note-taking.
In a debate judging, I prioritize clear argumentation, evidence-based claims, and logical reasoning. I value concise and impactful delivery, adherence to time limits, and respect for opponents. I appreciate debaters who engage with the opposing arguments and maintain a professional demeanor. Ultimately, I aim to assess the strength of arguments, depth of analysis, and overall debate strategy to determine the
What types of debate have you participated before and how long is your debate career?. Public forum, JWSD, original oratory extemporaneous, impromptu, informative speech.I have worked with several debating organizations such as NHSDLC, SIDC, TOC, BASIS, for the past 2 years
1. Tell us about your debate judging experience.
a. I have never judged debate before.
b. I have judged debate for less than a year and this is my first time judging Public Forum.
c. I have judged debate for less than a year and have judged Public Forum before.
d. I have judged debate for more than a year, but Public Forum for less than a year.
e. I have judged Public Forum debate for more than a year.
2. Tell us about your debating experience.
a.I have never debated competitively before.
b. I debated Public Forum for less than a year.
c. I debated other formats for less than a year.
d. I have debated Public Forum for more than a year.
e. I have debated other formats for more than a year, but not Public Forum.
3. What is your speaking speed preference?
a. Deliberate speed (100-120wpm)
b. Conversational speed (120-150wpm)
c. TED talk speed (150-200wpm)
d. Fast speed (200+wpm)
4. How much do you know about the topic?
a. I coach debate and have researched this topic
b. I have professional-level knowledge about this topic.
c. I regularly read news about this topic. It’s an interest of mine.
d. I pay attention to this topic, but I don’t go out of my way to know about it.
e. I have no idea about the topic. Please make sure I understand things.
5. Do you think the second rebuttal speaker should be expected to respond directly to the first rebuttal speaker (frontlining)?
a. Yes, if the second rebuttal doesn’t respond to the first rebuttal I consider it a dropped argument
b. No, the second speaker rebuttal is only responsible for answering the first constructive
c. I’m not sure.
d. Other (please specify)
6. How important is the flow (your notes) in making your decision? What do you write down in your notes?
a. It’s very important. I take lots of notes and make my decision based almost entirely based on my notes.
b. It’s somewhat important. I use my notes to aid me in making my decision.
c. It’s not that important. I tend to judge the debate more wholistically.
d. Other (Please Specify)
7. What factors go into your decision as to who wins the debate?
Well detailed claim, link and impact of each contention raised. The points should be supported by good evidence, high quality of rebuttal.
8. Is there anything else you would like the debaters to know about you?
I prioritize clear and logical argumentation, effective rebuttal, and engagement with the opponent's arguments. I appreciate well-structured speeches that are easy to follow and deliver persuasive points with confidence and clarity. Additionally, adhering to time limits and demonstrating adaptability and strategic thinking throughout the debate
Name: Tatenda Musekiwa
Age:22
Location: MA’ANSHAN
College: ANHUI UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
Current Occupancy (Student in college, or career field):STUDENT IN COLLEGE
Tabroom email: tatendamusekiwa073@gmail.com
1. What types of debate have you participated before and how long is your debate career?
-PF DEBATE, WSD DEBATE AND PUBLIC SPEAKING
- Less than a year
2. How do you consider fast-talking?
-I consider fast-talking effective if it’s clear and persuasive, but not if it is at the expense of clarity or comprehension.
3. How do you consider aggressiveness?
-Aggressiveness can be seen as a sign of passion, but it should not compromise respectfulness and civility.
4. How do you usually determine the winner of the debate?
-The winner is determined by the strength of arguments, evidence, and presentation,as well as their ability to address counterarguments.
5. Please specify any additional notes you want to share with debaters, including any unique preference of the debate. - Please focus on respectful dialogue, clear argumentation, and effective rebuttals.
6. How many Lincoln- Douglas Debate tournaments have you judged in the past year?
A.0-5
B.6-10
C.11+
7. How many notes do you take during a debate?
A.I try to take notes on everything.
B.I write down the points I think are important.
C.I take few notes and focus more on the overall presentation.
Please answer the following questions based on a scale of 1-10.
9. How important is defining the topic to your decision making?
10
10. How important is value and criterion to your decision making?
10
11. How important is cross-examination in your decision making?
8
12. How important is weighing in your decision making?
10
13. How important is persuasive speaking and non-verbal communication in your decision-making
8
14. How fast should students speak?
7
BRANDON L.P. Judging Paradigm
Introduction
I have been a judge for more than two years, and in the last year, I have judged over eleven tournaments. My extensive background in judging has equipped me with the skills necessary to provide thorough and fair evaluations, ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
Judging Philosophy
Throughout the argument, I take careful notes because I think it's essential to record all significant points. I thoroughly examine and document every significant argument since these specifics help me make an overall evaluation of the round.
Summary Speech Expectations
The main purpose of the summary speech is to draw attention to the main issues of contention and show how your team has won the argument. Instead of presenting fresh ideas, I like to reflect on the entire debate in summary speeches. This means focusing on resolving any unresolved issues and combining arguments.
Topic Definition
I rate the importance of topic definition a 6 on a scale of 1 to 10. I understand that a clear and relevant definition can improve the discussion, even though I would rather stick to the accepted term. Arguments about technicalities are not given priority by me until they significantly advance the subject at hand.
Framework Importance
I give a framework's significance in my decision-making a seven. In order to guide the discussion and guarantee that arguments are consistently evaluated, a clear framework is necessary. I concentrate on how well your framework supports your claims and if I can follow your reasoning back to the source of your decisions.
Crossfire Evaluation
I give Crossfire a seven for significance. This section is mostly used by me to verify your claims and determine the strength of your arguments. It is also helpful for figuring out which arguments are more convincing, particularly when they conflict. When assessing your capacity to defend your positions against criticism, Crossfire can be extremely beneficial.
Weighing Arguments
I give the importance of weighing arguments an eight. I need to see that you can show why your arguments are more important by comparing and contrasting your views with those of your opponent. Making a strong case requires the capacity to effectively weigh arguments.
Persuasive Speaking and Non-Verbal Communication
I rate persuasive speaking and nonverbal communication a five out of ten. I will not penalize debaters who do not succeed in properly selling their points, even though I do encourage them to do so. On the other hand, a powerful delivery might make your points seem more compelling.
Speaking Speed
My preferred speaking speed is a 7, which is just a little bit above average. Fast delivery is OK with me, but it is crucial that you clearly state your points. You are probably talking too quickly if you are having trouble breathing. Clarity and lyricism in speech are essential.
Final Thoughts
I will keep improving this judge paradigm as I get more experience because it is adaptable writing. I will do everything to make this a fruitful experience for all participants, and I am excited to see the creativity and dedication that each debater brings to the table.