UIL Speech Judges

Rounds judged: 0
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Speed I'm completely okay with speed, but the moment I can’t understand you I will put my pen down. Be sure to articulate and be persuasive regardless of the speed of your speech. I understand the occasional need to read quickly, but in the end, Debate is about interaction and clashing with your opponent. If your speed affects this, overall the debate and your speaker points will suffer. Style As far as case writing, I've always loved interesting, philosophical approaches to debate topics, and if you’re capable of providing a coherent debate case that is also abstract, you’re going in the right direction in my eyes. I firmly believe that philosophy and debate go hand in hand. More technical approaches to debate are also appreciated and interesting to see. You will not be disregarded for running stock cases. My opinion of the importance of the Value/Criterion will vary round to round. I’ll vote on what becomes a voting issue in the round or major arguments. I don’t want to intervene and guess what was important. Show me through clear argumentation what points were key and why you win them. Rebuttals and Crystallization should be given as the debater moves down the flow. Be an organized debater and it will be much easier to judge you. The use of Jargon and technical language is completely fine. Don’t make words up though. Evidence is necessary to back up case and arguments. Final rebuttals should Atleast include voters, analysing and crystallizing the round in the rebuttals is fine too. I won’t accept new attacks in the final rebuttals, don’t even try. Kritiks Run whatever you want, running a K isn’t going to make me vote you down. As mentioned above, I love abstract and technical approaches. Be sure you can provide everything you need and that you aren’t just running a K to throw your opponent off. How I Decide I’ll vote off a number of things (in this order): 1. Importance of Arguments Won as laid out in debate. This may include voting issues, abuse issues, topicality issues, impacts, K issues, etc. 2. Relevance of case in regards to the round/topic. (Is your case topical? Does it hold up throughout the round?) 3. Ability to argue key points (Did the debater adequately defend and attack where needed?) 4. Number of Arguments Won (This isn’t always as important. Quality always over quantity) I do my best to flow as detailed as possible and I’ll write as much on the ballot as I can.

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