FTN - Judge Philosophies

Judge Philosophies

Alex Sherwood - Saddleback

Alex Cadena - Rio

Background Information: I have 4 years debate experience in Parli. I competed at Rio Hondo Community College in NPDA and IPDA then transferred to the University of Utah and competed in NPDA and IEs. This is my first-year coaching/judging collegiate forensics, and I am a graduate student at CSUN. If me being a first year out is a concern, feel free to strike me. How I evaluate rounds: I find clarity important, make it clear what your argument is and how your impacts are the most important in the round. I like full and completed arguments. Do you have Warrants, Links, Internal Links, and Impacts? If you are running a K, please state the Alternative Twice, it helps me get it down precisely as well as the opposing team. If your K is highly technical, please explain and articulate your argument. Some other comments: Debate is an animal that can bring out a lot of different emotions, please remember that you are competing against humans and treat each other as such. There is no need to reduce our humanity to “win a ballot.” If you don’t care how you win and are willing to treat your opponents poorly. Please strike me, I will not be a critic you want in the back of the room. POI’s are good, and remember to call out POOs in the rebuttals.

Alex Malinis - OCC

Alex Zison - IVC

Alfredo Gama - SMC

Alissa Duong - OCC

Alondra Razo - Mesa

Anasheh Gharabighi - CSUN

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Andrea Sanchez - Palomar

Andrew Malinis - OCC

Anthony Kim - IVC

Ayden Loeffler - IVC

Brian Fox - Saddleback

Cassie Fairchild - Santiago Canyon

Ceasar Sanchez - Rio

Chelsea Rodriguez - Long Beach

Christian San Jose - Cerritos College

Christopher Sotier - Cypress

Collette Blumer - Fullerton Col

Dani Soibelman - CSULA

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Daniel Ybarra - Rio

Dante Johnson - Saddleback

David Miller - OCC

Deserae Rios - OCC

Douglas Kresse - Fullerton Col

Elizabeth Wolf - Cypress

Elsa Anaya - Cerritos College

Erika Flores - Saddleback

Erin Roberts - OCC

Fatima Alamire - IVC

Featherkins McManus - LAVC

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Felix Rodriguez - Rio

Fernanda De La O - CBU

Genevieve Mason - Palomar

Heidi Dotimas - Mesa

Henry Williams - Glendale, CA

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Hugo Avalos - Cerritos College

Jack Sinnott - Saddleback

Jamilah Bazille - Compton

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Jeff Samano - Long Beach

Joe Kahn - Santiago Canyon

Joey JoJo Jr. Vaysman - LAVC

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John Halcomb - Fullerton Col

Jordan Grant - Mesa

Kelly Kehoe - Compton

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Ken Carandang - Saddleback

Kevin Nguyen - OCC

Kim Valencia - Rio

Kristina Rietveld - Compton

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Lane Schwager - CSULA

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Lasai Willett - Santiago Canyon

Leah Roffman - IVC

Mackenzie Leveque - Saddleback

Marisol Martinez - IVC

Marlene Khamis - Saddleback

Melia Shumate - OCC

Nate Brown - SMC

As a professor of communication studies, I approach all competitive events as communication events. Speak well. Speak clearly. Be organized, and control your vocal fillers. Focus on manner as well as matter if you want to win. For parli, I often find Topicality arguments to be a waste of time. They should not be run unless there is a very good reason, and too often I find the reasons for T to be poor. I want the round to be on topic as much as possible. I was not a competitive debater myself, so I likely have less expeirence with the terminology, strategies, and expectations than other judges. Given that, don't be afraid to dumb it down for me. Use the debate to teach me how to be a debate judge. I can't flow when a speaker talks unreasonably fast. Spreading doesn't work on me. Make good arguments, not many arguments. <a href="http://homepage.smc.edu/brown_nate/">http://homepage.smc.edu/brown_nate/</a>

Neon Dion Skinner - LAVC

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Oh No, It's Evan Feldman - LAVC

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Pablo De La Hoya - CSULA

Raffaela Baker - OCC

Raina Iqbal - SMC

Rayanna McBride - Saddleback

Renee Keven - Mesa

Ricardo Venegas - Cerritos College

Richard Cline - Fullerton Col

Rita Rafael - Santiago Canyon

Robert Padilla - Cerritos College

Roxanne Tuscany - Grossmont

~~I have been coaching and judging Parliamentary Debate for approximately 15 years, since it became popular in Southern California.  I started coaching IPDA last year, but have not judged it this year.  I have also coached and judged British Parli in China. As far as Parli is concerned, I have a lot of issues, so here goes: ïŠ Parliamentary debate is and has been a "communication" event. We are at a speech/debate tournament. I expect communication skills to be used as effectively as possible, and that we are following our disciplines' research that supports first impressions and good communication to be effective persuasive methods.  Therefore, stand when speaking.  When your partner is speaking, only discretely pass a note to them.  Never, speak for them.  I would also like to have you stand for Points of Information, and politely call out, Point of Information.  If you raise your hand, the speaker many times cannot see you. It is not "rude" to interrupt the speaker, it is part of parliamentary debate guidelines.   The debaters in the round, should be telling me, "what the most important criteria is in the debate".  I am listening and analyzing your debate according to what you, "the debaters", tell me what is important.  Therefore, your criteria for the debate should be very clear, and you should be reminding me throughout the debate why I should vote for your team. I would like to say that I am open to all positions/arguments and strategies. However, due to the current trends in parli debate, it probably isn't true for me.  What I don't like is whatever the current "trend" is.  What I mean by that, is that we see trends and for a year or two everyone follows that style.  I teach argumentation, and I know that there ARE 3 types of resolutions:  FACT, VALUE, AND POLICY. If you pick a resolution that is a fact resolution, it should be run that way, etc.  There are fact and value resolutions.  They may be more challenging, but they exist. Of course, you can argue that the team has incorrectly identified what type of resolution it is.  That is part of the debate. Also, there will be metaphors in these debates, and they could be in the form of a fact/value or policy. You need to identify this in your debate.   In a policy round, I do prefer stock issues format, rather than the current trend of comparative advantage. I also expect a complete plan. For the opposition, I expect you to listen to the affirmative case, and argue against their positions as directly as possible, rather than come in with your own case, that has nothing to do with what the government case is arguing.     Speed has no place in parliamentary debate.  For me, it has nothing to do with your judge being able to "flow" the debate.  It has to do with you being a competent communicator, in the real world.  If you can talk eloquently, with good enunciation skills, then I'm fine with you talking relatively fast, without it being a problem.  I don't believe a judge should have to yell out: "clear".  An audience should not have to tell the speaker, that we can't understand you.  Jargon should be used sparingly.  We are at a national tournament, where not every region uses the same jargon.  Therefore, don't assume we know your jargon.  Quickly, briefly explain your terms. Having said all this, you will have your own beliefs about me, as a judge.  I would like you to know that I love parliamentary debate, and have been judging for as long as it has existed in the western states.  I love to hear real world issues debated directly in front of me.  I hope you are up to this incredible experience and challenge of arguing real issues.  Enjoy!

Ryan Witzke - Glendale CC

Rylee Wilmeth - Santiago Canyon

Sam Brady - OCC

Samantha Recinos - Rio

Sarah Beydoun - IVC

Sebastian Valdez - OCC

ShaRonne Lee - CSULA

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Shannon Hough - OCC

Spencer Wianecki - Santiago Canyon

Stephan Romero - Santiago Canyon

Stephan Sands - SMC

Steve Plogger - Saddleback

Steven Guerrero - Cerritos College

Sydney Awakuni - Long Beach

Question 1: What is your judging philosophy? Background/Experience: •Currently- MA & coaching at California State University, Long Beach •4 years of college experience- 2 years at El Camino college & 2 years at Point Loma Nazarene University – parliamentary debate, NFA-LD, impromptu, extemporaneous speaking, platform •BA Communication Point Loma Nazarene University Core Values After competing in speech and debate for four years at a variety of levels/tournaments I’ve decided these are values I tried to uphold in rounds and would hope you would too! •Respect your teammates, opponents, judge, and any audience members. •Play & Compete. To me debate is a game of intellectual banter so be fun and strategic! •Signpost. This is crazy important. If you don’t tell me where an argument goes I will just place it best I can and I unfortunately don’t have mind reading abilities. •Tell me how you me as a judge to view the round and WEIGH the arguments for me. Tell me what you want prioritized. (Ex: why are the values of the K more important/come before the case debate). General Information/Questions You’ll Probably Ask Me: How I View the Round •I tend to default to the role of a policy maker. This means framing the debate in terms of magnitude and timeframe are really important to me. I also love it when debaters answer the question of “why”. So if you are going to say the world explodes- statistics/reasons of how we get there are crucial (aka: strong links/internals are your friend) Speed •I like speed. I think it is a fabulous tool to be able to utilize. If I can’t flow you/think you’re going too fast I’ll try to tap my pen or something to let you know. •I don’t like it when speed is used for the sole purpose of excluding your opponent-allowing them to engage in the round is more fun for you anyway. I won’t drop you because of spreading out your opponent but I may give you lower speaker points CP •Perms- I would like it if you specified if the permutation is a test of competition or an advocacy. The K •I will try my hardest to view the round from a more philosophical position if that’s what you want me to do. I find discussions about ethics/culture interesting but I am NOT an expert. If you want to debate in that world please take the time to explain how these arguments function and how I ought to weigh them. This is not to say I don’t like the critical debate- I just didn’t debate that way, but I do understand the fundamentals. •*2014-15 Update: Last year I found myself voting for more Ks than I ever thought I would. To win me over on a K- give me an under view to the position (quick summary) – it helps make sure you and I are on the same page. Also if you can apply the K to parts of case and use it as offense there- I like having multiple ways to vote for something vs. one big K vs. no answers on the case. •I don’t like Ks that personally attack other people (it doesn’t matter if they are sitting in the round or not), other teams, or a school’s background.   So have a good time in the round and also play to be competitive! If you have any further Qs please ask me

Taric Watts - Glendale CC

Taylor Medina - Santiago Canyon

Taylor Stickle - Saddleback

Tina Vo - Cypress

Tom Proprofsky - Compton

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Trevor Johnson - Palomar

Veronica Collins - Saddleback

Victor Rose - CBU

Kritik – I’ll listen and give reasonable ground, but the framework and alternative need to be incredibly solid otherwise I just hear complaints that are unstructured without a reason to vote, I believe in their legitimacy and value but often times execution is lacking Topicality – Excellent, linguistic challenges offer new perspectives D/A – Impact calculus and two world alternatives in the last rebuttals are the most persuasive types of policy/value arguments Speed – Definitely get through your speeches and finish your arguments, if your opponents or myself have trouble following you that is no bueno, yes opposition and myself will clear you Sportsmanship – We’re all here as members of the same community, be polite, enjoy the tournament, and create a positive environment that fosters education

matt volz - ivc comm 3

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2015 PSCFA Cool-Off Tournament