UIL Speech Judges
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Jaela Nelson
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 0
High school attended:
San Saba High School
Graduated high school: 2022
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: Yes
Judging qualifications:
Middle School: Pose and Poetry - placed in district, Modern Oratory - 1st in district, participated in extemporaneous speaking
High School:
2018-2019 - Lincoln Douglas Debate - District 3rd place, Regional 5th place
2019-2020 - COVID
2020-2021 - Lincoln Douglas Debate - District 2nd place, Regional 3rd place, State semi-final qualifier 6th place
2021-2022 - Lincoln Douglas Debate - District 3rd place (top speaker award), Regional - 2nd place, State finalist - 3rd place
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Policy Maker
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: Quality of evidence and material of debate is always going to be first. From my experience in debate, speed of delivery weighs heavily on my judging decisions. It is not fair to give your debate too rapidly and it discredits the integrity of your argument. Most importantly, the affirmative has to prove the adoption of the resolution being the best decisions for the United States. Reasoning is important in this aspect as well as practical application. I want to see full thorough thought and dedication in proving your side. Overall, support your case and articulate your ideas with effective communication and implementation.
LD
Approach: Resolution of substantive issues is more important than communication skills
Philosophy:
Please give me an intense quality argument over a high quantity of arguments. Focus on your case and the depth of it rather than catching your opponent on a technicality, that's my job. I care most about who can resolve the central issue we are debating the best and provide practicality to their debate. Please provide a very logical case and communicate it effectively. Rapid speed of delivery is a big NO in my eyes. Give your argument credibility by going slow and presenting only relevant important information. Finally, I am a very big rules and rule book judge. In order to effectively win a round you must follow the rules and not be mean to your opponent. These are things I value very highly.
Contact Information
email: jaelabnelson@tamu.edu
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Congress Region
Congress State
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Travel
Region of residence:
5
I will travel to: 1 2 3 5 8
