UIL Speech Judges

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
I teach LD traditionally (value and criterion); however, I am familiar with progress strategies and have taught them. Round Preferences: Type Preference Comments/Specifics Preferred Quantity of Arguments Love it Communication is important in the round but not more important than argument. Quality and quantity of evidence are of equal importance. Variety of sources is smiled upon. Don’t waste time on evidence that will not come up again. If you want me to vote something up or down then spend the time to explain it. If you want me to call for evidence red flag is in the 2AR or 2NR. Complete warrants are NECESSARY for each argument. (abuse, education, permutation) Topicality Like it I prefer analogy or example for better limits. The quality of a definition in context is important to me. Providing a list of cases that meet your standards will play greatly in your favor. Counter Plan Love it Topical CPs are accepted. Single agent of action is better than multi-agent. Plan inclusive counter plans are accepted. The more vague the more likely I am going to accept “perm”. 1NC must indicate conditional, non-conditional, or dispositional. Disadvantage Love it DAs will be weighed at the end of the round. I will vote for the team with the better impact calculus. Conditional No Preference Preferences said arguments as disposition as long as they are competitive. Conditionality under certain conditions. See Kicking. Kritiks Topic Specific Don’t be general or generic. Germane and provide alternative not a rejection. Will give more credence to the most logical or realistic argument will be accepted. Kicking No Preference Do be clear about what you are kicking and remind me in 2AR and 2NR or I will count it as a drop. Don’t kick something unless it is necessary. I expect you to run arguments that you plan on keeping, not time wasters. Delivery Very Important Speed is fine if I am still flowing; nonverbal cues-pen drop. Be clear on tags and citations. Don’t run anything you cannot run well or with confidence unless you are choosing to throw the round. Road maps and sign posting is preferred. Don’t do the weird breathing thing. Don’t yell at me. Do have eye contact with me when possible but don’t be weird. Lowest speaker points will be 26 unless your behavior and performance warrants something lower. Additional Comments: Generate clash and solve I will not disclose. I do prefer the negative to sit on the right and the affirmative to side on the left, like the ballot. Please stand during speeches and cross examination. I don’t care if both team members contribute to cross examination; however, I do not like for the students who is not allotted for the cross examination time to dominate the time either with questions or answers. This is a teamed event not a solo, so don’t carry your partner or prevent them from speaking. Cross examination will not be flowed. If you want me to vote on something, you need to say it during your speech. Don't argue during cross examination. Do perform with professionalism-Don’t be rude, don’t use profanity, and don’t be disruptive during someone else speech. Do stand during cross examination and speeches. Do offer resources and materials that are being utilized in the round.

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