Butterfield,+Kaitlin

debater at Weber State University.
 * Experience**: I debated for three years at Bingham High School, and am currently a freshman

//__Affirmatives__//: I am indifferent on whether an aff should be “kritikal” or “straight-up”. Whichever works for you, I’m okay with. //__Topicality__//: Not a huge fan of topicality, but if you feel like an aff is extremely untopical then feel free to go for it. Make sure there’s a clear impact, and not just buzz words like “education” or “ground”. //__Disads__//: They’re dece. Just keep the flow clean, and make sure there’s some sort of argument clash. __//Counterplans//:__ I really like CP/DA debates. They’re lots of fun. Make sure the counterplan is competitive, and make sure there is actually some sort of net benefit to the counterplan. //__Kritiks__//: These are probably my favorite. I really like the sort of impact debates that these come down to, but it has to actually link to the aff. If the link isn’t clear, don’t go for it. //__Framework__//: I think framework debates can get pretty interesting. I don’t have any preconceived ideas of how a framework debate should be played out, so just do your thing. //__Theory__//: I really dislike theory debates. I evaluate it pretty much the same way I would evaluate topicality. But if something isn’t really that abusive, don’t go for the theory arg. I mean unless they totally conceded it. Then yes, please go for it. __//Speaker// //Point//__//s//: I will reward you for being nice to everyone in the room. I really dislike hostility in debate rounds, so just be civil towards each other please. Don’t use any sort of offensive language, or your points will be dropped.
 * Specifics**:

No, I don’t count prep for flashing. But don’t prep while you flash.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me: kaitlin.butterfield@gmail.com