Vargas,+Sarah

Former debater at Robert Vela HS (2013-2017) and current debater at the University of Texas at Austin. E-mail: sarahvg@utexas.edu This probably won't answer every question, so if you have any, I'm happy to answer them before the round starts!

__**Basic things to know:**__

 * Be nice to each other during the round.
 * Do whatever you do best.
 * Clash is really cool and important.
 * I prefer to see clear/deep analysis rather than reading a lot of cards - I (more than likely) won't vote you up just because you've read more cards than the other team (quality>quantity).
 * Respond to line-by-line arguments if they come up.
 * **Frame the debate.** Tell me how to vote - be clear about it and give me reasons.

__**Speed of Delivery:**__
Spreading or UIL style is okay with me. Make sure I can understand the words you're saying - slow down on tags or transitions to other arguments (I flow on paper).

**__Arguments:__**
I'm cool with any argument you decide to run, just remember to frame the debate.

__Kritiks__ - I like K args that have specific links rather than generic links. If you're running a K, //make sure you know how to explain it well.// __Disads__ - Impacts are important, but internal links are even more important. Up-to-date uniqueness evidence is also super nice. __Case__ - Good arguments against the aff's inherency and/or solvency can win you the debate. __Counterplans__ - As long as it's competitive and specific (if possible), then run it. __Topicality__ - Include all the parts of a T argument and if you'd like me to vote on it, impact it out and compare standards. __Framework__ - Impacts! __Theory__ - If you're running theory blocks, don't go too fast. Show that you actually kind of care for the argument and tell me why it's better I vote your team up. __Condo__ - If you're going to call the other team out for abuse, explain to me how they make it impossible for you to respond to their args.

__**Other:**__

 * I'm not so familiar with performance debate, so if you go this route, just make sure you apply/explain its content.
 * UIL - I'm a tabula rasa judge. Run what'd you like! Be clear about the voting issues and tell me how you access the ballot.