Former Corp Exec now Non-Profit Entrepreneur

35 years public speaking experience

Truth not text

No spreading

No animation - distracting

good use of grammar and strong grasp of vocabulary

eye contact and good use of the room

avoid reading from script, pc, if at all possible.

I am a new parent judge . The following is my paradigm as a congress Judge:

Welcome thank you for having me as your judge. I believe that a fair and respectful debate is crucial for a productive exchange of ideas and arguments.

I. Role of the Judge:

• My role as a judge is to evaluate the arguments made by the debaters, determine the order of the winner of the round, and provide constructive feedback.

• I will not show any bias towards any particular debater or team and will judge solely based on the arguments presented in the round.

II. Evaluation Criteria:

• Quality of Evidence: Debaters must provide credible, relevant, and well-explained evidence to support their arguments.

• Relevance: Arguments must directly address the resolution and be relevant to the debate topic.

• Organization and Clarity: Debaters must clearly articulate their arguments and structure their speeches in a logical and easy-to-follow manner.

• Delivery: Debaters must present their arguments in a clear and confident manner, using proper debate etiquette and avoiding any personal attacks.

III. Points of Order and Decorum:

• Debaters should follow the rules of proper debate etiquette and refrain from making personal attacks or interruptions.

• If a debater feels that their opponent has violated the rules of debate, they may raise a "Point of Order" to bring it to my attention.

I would like to thank the debaters for their participation and efforts and I wish you all the best of luck and I look forward to hearing your arguments.

Nothing special. I judge Congress/PF/LD regularly. Keep arguments germane to the topic. Watch speed.

Simply put, speak so that I may understand you clearly.