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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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