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the significance <strong>of</strong> the ballot so that I know what I am doing by voting for you. If I don't<br />
know, I'm unlikely to do so.<br />
Any additional comments:<br />
Woods, Steve<br />
Western Washington <strong>University</strong><br />
Background <strong>of</strong> the critic:<br />
Debated policy at Kansas State <strong>University</strong>, Coached at KSU, Florida State, Vermont,<br />
Willima Jewell, and currently director at WWU. Have been exclusively parli for 3 years.<br />
Approach <strong>of</strong> the critic to decision-making (for example, ad<strong>here</strong>nce to the trichotomy,<br />
stock-issues, policymaker, tabula rasa, etc.):<br />
I tend to use the flow as a template for the round. I tend to default to policy making<br />
paradigm, though open to other ways <strong>of</strong> seeing the round and criteria if clearly explained<br />
and fit to the context <strong>of</strong> the round/resolution.<br />
Relative importance <strong>of</strong> presentation/communication skills to the critic in decision-making<br />
:<br />
Good humor, being pleasant and positive interaction with the others in the room will be<br />
rewarded. Content is more important than style, but both in combination are appreciated.<br />
Relative importance <strong>of</strong> on-case argumentation to the critic in decision-making:<br />
"defensive" arguments can be valuable for both prop and opp. A poor case does not take<br />
much <strong>of</strong>f case to <strong>of</strong>f set, or even any if internally inco<strong>here</strong>nt. While not exactly<br />
"presumption", the prop does have a huge advantage, they should probably win the<br />
debate for me to vote for them. Conversely generic and non-linked opp arguments will<br />
not go far. Read that last statement as specifc to "spec" and other procedurals if you like.<br />
Openness to critical/performative styles <strong>of</strong> debating:<br />
Has to link and be thoughtful. Generic arguments won't be rewarded. Arguments I have<br />
seen you run several times this season will be weighed less heavily.<br />
Any additional comments:<br />
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