UIL Speech Judges
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Robert PERRY
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached: 20
Number of tournaments judged: 2
High school attended:
Killeen High School
Graduated high school: 1968
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I respect the effort students do in preparing for each event, thus my job is to be fair in my evaluation and to provide everyone engaged with a positive experience. I tell all to please read my ballot that I write for them so that they can improve the quality of future presentations and rounds.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Stock Issues
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: When judging Policy I do not just pay attention to stock issues, I also think that I occasionally view a round through the eyes of a policy maker. I truly enjoy teams that are organized and can articulate clearly the impacts of evidence and connect the evidence appropriately to their position. If you claim a comparative advantage, then be prepared to support it with evidence that actually links clearly back to a specific piece of evidence your opponent used. I do not mind voting on topicality, however the wording of the resolution is flexible and your analysis of terminology and application within the round can make even a topical case susceptible to a no vote if you neglect to properly articulate why you are significant or substantial with adequate evidence or proof. I prefer to hear arguments proving the disadvantages or why a counter-plan can solves and I don’t think that everything leads to total destruction. I am not overly fond of kritik’s but I will listen and I have voted on them when they are well presented and supported by evidence and understood by both team members. I flow fairly well but, if you use speed you must have clarity of speech. I think the spread is not really necessary if your research and understanding of the resolution is sufficient.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
When judging LD I taught this for twenty years and I tend to focus on intent of resolution and the burdens of each speaker. I don't favor critiques nor do I want the negative to present a counter plan. Traditional cases will have a link to solvency when the Value and the Criteria are defined and proper use of evidence links are logical and reasonable.
Contact Information
email: rperry989@gmail.com
cell: 817 8323651
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Congress State
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Congress
Travel
Region of residence:
2
I will travel to: 1 2 5
