Paradigm

Trevor K Brewer
Bishop Moore

Questions Responses
Name (First) Trevor
Name (Last) Brewer
School Affiliation Bishop Moore Catholic
Coach / Current Debater / Former Debater / Lay Judge Lay Judge
How many years have you been judging LD? 0
How many LD rounds have you judged this year? 0
Preferred rate of delivery [ 1 (slow, conversational) to 7 (rapid)] 2
Will you vote against a student solely for exceeding your preferred speed? No
How important is the criterion in making your decision? May be a factor depending on its use in the round
Do you feel that a value and criterion are required elements of a case? Yes
Voting issues should be given: end of final speech or as one moves down the flow? Either is acceptable
Final rebuttals should include: line-by-line or voting issues? Both
Voting issues are necessary / not necessary? Necessary
How do you decide the winner of the round? I decide who is the person who persuaded me more of their position overall.
How necessary do you feel the use of evidence (both analytical and empirical) is in the round? [1 (not necessary) to 7 (always necessary)] 6
Please describe your personal note-taking during the round. I write down the key arguments throughout the round.
In approximately 100 words or less, please add any brief comments that you feel are appropriate. (You may want to include information about practices you encourage or discourage in a round.) I am a parent/lay judge with no real experience. I cannot judge what I cannot understand so be clear, precise, and speak with appropriate volume. No spreading! LD jargon will only confuse me so keep it clear and simple. Stand while speaking or cross-examining. Be respectful to opponent. Confirm that opponent and judge are ready before beginning. Keep track of your own time (I will keep track as well).