here - College of Arts & Sciences - Bethel University

Sanberg, Savannah
Hired
1.) My critic background: - Competed in Interp for Colorado State University 1995-97
Qualified for Nationals 95 -96
Debate Critic since 2000 - 8 years
National Debate Critic - 2 consecutive year
2.) Decision Making: I base my decision on the overall round, not any small issue.
For example, does the Proposition offer definitive terminology -
dictionary terms for case arguementation - is it Topical
Is it easy to flow are you being consistent. Are you adding
new arguments in your Rebuttal
3.) Presentation: This is a relatively key factor. Delivery style- How do you express
your presentation- it is not the major deciding factor, however, it has a small
impact on your overall perfomance. IF you read line by line and there
is some relative cohesiveness then I may vote in your favor. If you give an
academy award performance and it doesn't make any sense. Then I may not vote in your
favor.
4.) On case argumentation: Again, Topicality: How relevant are you being to the topic
How far does the plan text allow for alternative argumentation. Who is at most, defining
the intrepretation of the round. We never will fully be able to argue the authors
framework or intent of the resolution. Topical.
5.) Critiques: This is a touchy issue. Critiques are best executed for me as a critic, when
they make sense. Offer definitions, be specific: Abuse is poor refutation; an easy
argument to claim - give me substance.
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