Paradigm

Alexander Arnarson
Samuel W Wolfson High School

Judging Philosophy:
• I evaluate debates based on arguments presented in the round rather than personal opinions. I value logical reasoning, evidence quality, and clear organization.
• Weighing is key—teams should compare impacts and tell me why their arguments matter more than their opponents’.
• Clash and engagement are important—addressing your opponent’s points directly is better than just restating your own.

Evidence and Ethics:
• Evidence should be accurately represented.
• Debaters should maintain civility and respect. I will not tolerate personal attacks, discrimination, or excessive aggression.

Speaker Points:
• I award high speaker points for persuasiveness, clarity, strategy, and engagement.
• If you’re funny, compelling, and confident while still debating well, that can help!

Final Thoughts:
• Tell me how to vote! Don’t assume I’ll automatically know why your arguments win.