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Very important. Words are meaningless to me if I do not have the time to comprehend
them or if they are not presented in an understandable way.
Relative importance of on-case argumentation to the critic in decision-making:
Very important. I think the education value of debate is found in engaging the topic
presented.
Openness to critical/performative styles of debating:
I do not appreciate any deviation from classic debate style.
Any additional comments:
I appreciate debaters who are thorough and demonstrate knowledge of technicalities, but
who also do not ignore the style and ethos of effective communication.
Wallace, Eric
Concordia University
Background of the critic:
3 years in high school policy, 4 years in NPDA competition, first year coaching
BA in psychology, current Master's student in English
Approach of the critic to decision-making (for example, adherence to the trichotomy,
stock-issues, policymaker, tabula rasa, etc.):
I look at the link stories that stick together through the round (competing systems) and
then impact-weighing. I usually take the line-by-line and consider whether the argument
makes a difference in the larger picture/"worldview" of the round. If you do that work
for me, that's a great rebuttal speech.
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