UIL Speech Judges
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Tabitha McKinney
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 1
High school attended:
Cisco high school
Graduated high school: 2018
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
Three-time district champ and state qualifier CX, two time state octafinalist CX
Judging Philosophy
CX
Rounds judged: 2
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: As close to Tab as somecone can attempt to be. Any argument is great as long as the speaker understands it wholly. I encourage originality and complex thoughts over reading a ton of briefs. Clarity and communication are crucial to a beneficial round. Ks can be great or terrible depending upon skill level of the speaker. If a framework isn’t given, I’ll default to stocks and impact depending on how the round leans.
Judging approach: Tabula Rasa
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quantity of evidence and quality of evidence are of equal importance
Paradigm: As close to Tab as somecone can attempt to be. Any argument is great as long as the speaker understands it wholly. I encourage originality and complex thoughts over reading a ton of briefs. Clarity and communication are crucial to a beneficial round. Ks can be great or terrible depending upon skill level of the speaker. If a framework isn’t given, I’ll default to stocks and impact depending on how the round leans.
LD
Rounds judged: 2
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Understanding your own points is the most important thing. There should be clash and good communication throughout the round. I’ll listen to whatever I am told as long as it is said clearly and carried throughout the round. Be professional but invested.
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Understanding your own points is the most important thing. There should be clash and good communication throughout the round. I’ll listen to whatever I am told as long as it is said clearly and carried throughout the round. Be professional but invested.
Contact Information
email: Tabitha.76437@gmail.com
cell: 325 5136938
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
Qualified for:
CX
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 1 2 5 6 7 9
