Arnold,+Jennifer

** 7 years coaching experience **
=== ** I come from a traditional background in LD debate, though my judging policy has broadened within the past few years. **** I typically do not mind a nontraditional approach to LD debate as long as the advocacy is clearly articulated. You must be able to explain to me how it __logically__ functions within the round and how to evaluate it. Do not assume that I automatically understand what you’re running. For example, theory, K’s, etc. must be clearly explained to me and why I’m voting on them. I am by no means an expert on these types of arguments, and don't want a debater to run them just because he/she can. I need to be sufficiently persuaded that your alternative approach to the resolution (other than simpling proving the resolution true or false) is __necessary__. If it doesn’t make sense, I’m not voting for it. Just note that I prefer a standard debate with impacts weighed back to it to evaluate the round. This being said, you will not automatically win the round just for offering a standard when your opponent doesn't have one. Show me how you're winning offense. ** === === ** I typically only vote on what’s said within a round. In other words, I will not do the work for you. I want arguments, warrants, and impacts to be clearly extended throughout the round. I will not vote on something that is not extended. The only time I will ever let outside biases that are not mentioned in the round influence a decision is if it violates debate ethics, such as intentional misinterpretation of cards. ** === === ** I am not ok with spreading. However, I am ok with some speed that is __clear__. On a scale 1 – 10, 1 being an slow pace and 10 being spreading, I would rate an acceptable speed up to a 7. However, you should always slow down some when reading tags and authors. If I miss something in the round due to speed and/or lack of clarity I don't consider it to be my "fault." You have been warned about my tolerance. I will definitely alter speaker points based on clarity. I will also deduct speaker points to any debater who is rude or unprofessional and you risk dropping my ballot. ** ===