Jabin,+Desiree


 * About me **:

I have two children, a boy and a girl. My daughter attends Carlsbad High in California and competes on the Speech and Debate Team. I am a doctor in private practice and my specialties are complimentary alternative medicine and life coaching. My husband serves in the Air Force (enlisted). My father is a retired criminal defense attorney and my mom practiced as a corporate law judge during her legal career. My parents are in their 80’s and still married.

Why I judge debate:

I enjoy young people tremendously so please don’t be nervous. I want you to do well. I pride myself on maintaining an impartial “poker face” so you can’t see how much you inspire me, move me, enlighten me, and impress me. My goal is to give positive and constructive feedback that enables you to hone your skills as you continue to learn and grow.

How I judge debate:

In order to be a judge whose decisions are solid and transparent I consulted the following website: [] and borrow from it below to paraphrase it for you here.

A decision **//SHOULD NOT //**be based upon:

1. **//The merits of the resolution //**. The judge should not be influenced by prejudices in favor or against the resolution. 2. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Partiality //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. The judge should not be influenced by the reputation of, or partiality for or against, either of the competing teams, their schools, or coaches. <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">3. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Preconceived notions on arguments //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. The judge should not allow his idea of what the best affirmative <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">or negative arguments or cases may be to influence the decision. <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">4. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Personal preferences on debating style //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. A judge should not penalize a team if its style, either in case construction or delivery, differs from that which s/he personally prefers; but should evaluate all styles on the basis of effectiveness in winning conviction.

<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">A decision **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">SHOULD BE //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">based upon the consideration of any or all of the following questions:

<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">1. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Skill in analysis //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. This includes not only the analysis of the proposition, but also analysis of the debate as it progresses. <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">2. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Use of evidence //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. This includes the use of sufficient evidence and proper reference to source. <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">3. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Validity of argument //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. This includes reasoning and conclusions drawn from the evidence presented. <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">4. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Clarity of organization //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. This includes clear outlining of constructive arguments and easily followed <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">handling of refutation. <span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">5. **//<span style="font-family: 'GillSans-BoldItalic','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Effectiveness of delivery //**<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">. This includes all matters pertaining to oral presentation with special emphasis upon extemporaneous abilities.

<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">In Summary:

<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Feel free to visit the link I enclosed above so you can learn what I am looking for when judging you. Please know, I respect your efforts and admire your courage. If you have any questions please feel free to ask.

<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Most Importantly, relax, breathe, and have fun.

<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">My Best,

<span style="font-family: 'GillSans','sans-serif'; font-size: 13px;">Dr. Jabin