2020 UWF Marks Invitational
University of West Florida - Nov 7 | Status: Completed
Judge Philosophies
Alyson Enk - UWF
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Amy Martinelli - UF
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Anastasia Martinez - UWF
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Barbara Wells - UWF
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Bret Haskell - UWF
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Bryce Pitts - UCF
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Casey Hutson - UWF
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Chris Fenner - UWF
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Christina Gesmundo - Polk State
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Eric Hamilton - UWF
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Gabby Ruiz - UWF
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Heather Riddell - UWF
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Jonathan Conway - UCF
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Kellie Roberts - UF
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Kelly Carr - UWF
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Kristi Gilmore - UWF
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Kurt Wise - UWF
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Laura Kirby - UWF
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Logan Mullins - UWF
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Mark Henry - UWF
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Matthew Maddex - CF
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Micaiala Hamner - UWF
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Milena Ghtait - UWF
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Monica Wilson - UWF
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Nicole Allen - UWF
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Rachel Hyde - UWF
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Rhonda Robinson - UWF
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Sarah Hinkle - CC
I mostly live in the world of IEs (read: 20 years of either competing or coaching) but have moderate experience training in Worlds and IPDA-style debate.
I like speakers who are fair and balanced: Ethics, Argumentation, Strategy, and Style.
Construct your case carefully with well-developed arguments. Build a foundation with clean definitions. Create values/criteria so I know how to weigh out the evidence. Provide Impacts and explain how you get there. I want a lively debate with good clash. Be well-versed in the topic while implementing high quality and recent research. Respect each other.
By the end of the debate, I should be able to clearly understand the significance of your position to the resolution.
I tend to prefer argumentation to be grounded somewhat in the real world and prefer depth rather than rattling off a list of contentions. Tell me a story. Paint a picture. Speakers who effectively demonstrate why an issue is significant and/or relevant are building strong ethos. I want to be as involved as possible.
Have fun and ignore my non-verbals! I tend to look surly but that's just my face. J
Shea Blood - UWF
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Victor Torres III - CC
I have competed in Speech and Debate in college as well as coached it at my Alma Mater. I am very familiar with the IE side of things; however, I can hold my own in comprehension and analysis of debate arguments.
I expect you to tell me where we are and how to vote. I will watch time, but I prefer you to time yourselves in case I am flowing. I would also appreciate if the burdens were introduced early in the debate (e.g., criteria, key values, decision-rules, framework-type arguments, moral imperatives, and etc.). I would lastly emphasize the importance of a clear impact analysis. Be clear on your positions and be careful to present it in a clear an organized fashion that is easy for me to digest.
With regards to critical arguments, I need you as the debater to explain to me how your argument impacts the round. These points are important for me to see in your argument: be sure to explain your view of the world and of your own argument, link to some sort of advocacy for the other team and offer a constructive solution. I support critics that offer solutions to the problems they bring up.
Performance debate arguments are fine; however, I need to see that you have clear framework on how I should vote. I like to know the role of the ballot and why I should vote the way I should.
I do not have much experience as a debate judge so be careful with the technical finer points of your debate strategy. Also please be aware of your speed. I am fine with you speaking fast; however, please be cognizant that I may not be able to flow that fast. If there is some point or argument topic that you would like me to write down, please repeat it so that I have the signal âOh that is importantâ? and then will write it down. Be sure to speak clearly, annunciate, and have fun.
William Murphy - MDC
1. I expect civility and politeness.
2. I prefer policy style arguments, more stock issues. I will entertain K, but don't usually excite me.
3. While I prefer substance over style, I do expect a more conversational pace, especially as I'm getting older and hearing problems get in the way.
4. Criteria should make sense in the context of the topic.
5. I have 30 years experience in forensics.
Willie Tubbs - UWF
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