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Soto, Jen
Hired
Background of the critic
I competed for four years in both I.E.'s and parli debate. I also tried
parli and policy LD once. I have judged all three types of debate this
season, though I have usually been given open parli ballots.
Approach of the critic to decision-making
I base my decisions soley on the flow. I don't believe in doing the work
for you. I'm not a big fan of trichotomy, but I'll vote on it and any other
off case position (including T, K, vagueness, etc...) if it is run properly.
Relative importance of presentation/communication skills to the critic in
decision-making
I think one of the best things about debate is that it builds communication
skills. But at the end of the round the better arguemention on flow wins,
regardless of how well it was presents. I have given out low-point wins in
the past. That being said, I vote on the flow and I can only write so fast.
If you're talking really, really fast, don't be suprised if I don't have
everything you say on the flow.
Relative importance of on-case argumentation to the critic in
decision-making
If you are going to ignore all of the on-case arugments, make sure you win
your off-case/outweigh on-case. I am open to all styles of debate, just
justify whatever you are running.
Stein, Darryl
Western Washington University
Background of the critic:
4 yrs parli - Cal
2 yrs coaching parli - Western Washington
Scattered BP and CEDA experience
Approach of the critic to decision-making (for example, adherence to the trichotomy,
stock-issues, policymaker, tabula rasa, etc.):
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