Paradigm

Mia Orta
Fort Lauderdale High School

Volunteer college student with history of debate in High school. I did mostly Public forum but i did compete in LD and congress respectively.

Spreading is fine as long as your coherent, if I can’t hear your points I can’t evaluate them.

I judge heavily on the back and forth portions, make sure to cover everything I will be flowing everything you say. Stay respectful in cross. Do not belittle or yell at your opponents at any point.

Make sure all claims are supported with specific, defined examples, I will ask to see any cards anyone else calls for. I may call for cards at the end of the debate but if your opponent didn’t mention anything wrong with it I won’t factor that. If your opponent asks for a card have it within reasonable time, if you cannot locate your own information i will just move on and assume you don't have it.

I like email chains to insure smooth rounds and quick speech transitions.

If your planning on running a theory/K explain yourself well don’t just assume everything is understood. Critical arguments should provide substantial evidence for their support. I like to actually see debate on the resolution, not debate debate. I don’t mind arguments that are theoretical/philosophical, especially when backed up by actual historical or political evidence. I also think kritiks and progressive debate practices are interesting.

More specifically for pf:

warrants impacts framework

Im keeping track of it all, if you drop any of it in any speech I drop it on my flow. Don’t assume I know even if I do, tell me. I can only count what comes from you. Clarify everything, Repeat your information, organize yourself in speeches.

WEIGH in final focus tell me why and how you won and if it’s true the round is yours.

Email for email chain: orta.mia@gmail.com