Debating on: Case Mini Debates Instructor/commentator: Katie Gjerpen Comments:
1NC: You should number your arguments to organize them more effectively – this makes it easier for the debaters and judge to know where you’re at on the flow. You want to mix analytical arguments in with carded arguments – don’t just put all of your analytics at the end of your speech.
2AC: Good short overview at the top of your 2AC to contextualize your arguments and make the 1AC the focus of your speech! You should try to do line-by-line – instead of just reading some cards, explain where these cards are most responsive to the 1NC (ex: they said X, but we say Y). This will help with organization too.
2NC: You sound a lot more confident in this speech than your previous speeches. Keep it up! Keep working on line-by-line as well.
1AC: Keep up the confidence! Clear, consistent speed.
Date of debate: 6/25
Debating on: Theory mini debates Instructor/commentator: Mikaela Comments: Great work! Your arguments improved over the course of several speeches, which is awesome since you are incorporating arguments as we discuss them. Remember to use the phrase "they say" to indicate which argument you are answering and create effective clash. Like Katie said above, numbering arguments will help to organize your speeches, especially early ones.
Date of debate: 6/28
Debating on: CP Mini Debate Instructor/commentator: Quigley Comments:
-I would like you to be louder and more assertive!
-Focusing on the fact that the states "won't" spend the money is not a very good argument when the neg is asking the judge to pretend that they will
-Need to differentiate between flows in the 1AR
-Don't reread evidence in the 1AR that was already read in the 2AC
Date of debate:
Debating on: statespolitics Instructor/commentator: Nicole Comments:
Your 2ac on great! You are clearly catching on quickly both to the high level of argumentation and to the form for policy debate. A few things to make your 2ac more perfect
- add more diversity of arguments - you want to attack everything at multiple levels
- add more "offense" arguments - more turns, etc.
You are very word efficient and are excellent at making sure you answer all of their arguments.
Also - BE MUCH LOUDER!
Date of debate:6/27
Debating on:Disads Instructor/commentator:Baker Comments:
-make sure to keep your head up and project your voice when reading
-good use of evidence, make sure to connect it to the other sides arguments though
Date of debate:7/2
Debating on: Practice Debate Instructor/commentator: Baker Comments:
1AC
-Good job looking up when you speak, but make sure to read ahead a bit before you do so that you don’t loose your place
-Maintained a good, constant pace
CX of the 1AC
-make sure to give the 1ac a chance to answer questions otherwise they aren't worth being said at all
-good job responding quickly but make sure to no interrupt when you can't get a word in otherwise
1NC
-Make sure to start with the offcase arguments and then debate the case in case you run short on time
-Don't over narrate your 1NC case arguments as it will mean you make fewer in the 1nc and its harder to follow the tags
-Make sure to read the tag before you read the cite
-Also, have a pre-written and clear counterplan text just like you would with an affirmative plan
CX of the 1NC
-start with clarification questions if you are confused by something
-everybody keep calm - keep in mind its a quesiton and anwer time for the judge
2AC
-good use of 1nc concessions, don't forget to impact conceeded arguments though
-try to maintain a common tone of voice throughout your speech. your voice seems to be going in and out as you understand more or less of what you are saying.
-don't forget to include a theory argument or two in the 2AC
CX of the 2AC
-every also needs to stay calm here too - banging on tables and pointless back and forths are offensive to the ears
-avoid the FYI question i.e. "did you know that?" or "are you aware?"
2NC/1NR
-good job referencing the arguments you made in the cross-x
-focus more on making your own arguments stronger and less on responding to their arguments
-pick and choose your case arguments based upon whether or not they can get you closer to winning the debate, not whether or not they are true
CX of the 2NC
-no more yelling please
-keep in mind that you aren't trying to persuade the opposing team, but the judge
1AR
-when possible in the 1AR, avoid reading new evidence and rely upon extending and applying previously read evidence
-youre doing a good job referring to your flow during the speech for guidance but it looks like you should spend more prep time writing things down on your flow
-try to fill all of the allotted time; there are always more arguments for you to make
2NR
-don't repeat concessions that othe other side makes more than you need to as it eats up your time
-keep things organized & start with your offense: the order should be fiscal discipline, states CP, and then the case without jumping between them
2AR
-good job making connections but make sure to maintain order and organization in your 2AR while doing so by breaking the debate into peices
-dont forget about the impacts of your 1AC, if you are winning some of an advantage then explain why it matters
Date of debate:7/2
Debating on: 1AR Redo Instructor/commentator:Baker Comments:
-make sure to give an order for you speech
-try to make connections between the arguments that the negative makes in different places in the debate
-when you extend cards you're doing it well, but there needs to be more of it in the 1AR otherwise the 2AC arguments go to waste and you don't have to reread the tag
-good use of evidence, don't forget about the other teams evidence though; make comparisons between the two
Date of debate: 7/6
Debating on: Practice Debate B (Aff - 1A) Instructor/commentator: Quigley Comments: -Good job trying to have more intensity in your 1AC, though I'd still like to see more -Need to be just a little faster or highlight your evidence better so that you can get to the solvency contention -Good job referencing your evidence and responding to their questions, -You followed the formula for extending evidence very well by responding to their evidence specifically and explaining yours. You need to do it quicker however and wish more passion, be loud and angry! I don't want you to spend more than 3 minutes on the case but I want you to make all the same arguments you did here.
Date of debate: 7/6
Debating on: Practice Debate 2 Instructor/commentator: Kwaii Bell Comments:
2NC - good job, very good job. even though your not as quick as your partner your speech had just as much if not more arguments made. very concise, and well made arguments. something that became a VERY big problem though was the lack of understanding 50 state fiat... your completely conceded it. although hopefully now that we've talked it through you understand the difference between theory on the aff vs. the neg.
2NR - you answered all of their arguments and you also carried through everything that was necessary, which is very good. However, I didn't get an overview, an explanation, or any legitimate story/picture painted. It was a good speech, but you need to be able to look at the debate in a sense of the big picture instead of just argument by argument.
CX - i think you should be a bit more aggressive... but, I think you handled yourself very well.
Date of debate: 7/7
Debating on: Practice Debate D Instructor/commentator: Kernoff Comments:
1AR: You are speaking pretty quietly - try to be louder. You were definitely loud enough in the 1AC so I know you can do it! Work on going line-by-line on what they said in the block and responding to each case argument. I really like your argument that 50 state fiat is unfair, but the 1AR is too late to bring it up for the first time - it needs to be in the 2AC. It's good to read a card or two in the 1AR, but I'm pretty sure the one you read on carbon tax was already in the 2AC. You didn't get to spending with much time but you picked a good argument to extend when you got there - spending good.
Date of debate: 7/10
Debating on: Tournament round #5 Instructor/commentator: Aaron Tam Comments: Only answer what is from ur 1AC refrain from giving them obvious links Need more emphasis when reading it sounds very monotone You spent too much time on case in the 1ar the 2nc extended it a bit and offset alot of time
EXAMPLE
Date of debate: June 23 Debating on: Constellation aff Instructor/commentator: Nicole Comments:
Awesome job! Best 1AC ever!
Table of Contents
Date of debate: 6/21
Debating on: Case Mini DebatesInstructor/commentator: Katie Gjerpen
Comments:
1NC: You should number your arguments to organize them more effectively – this makes it easier for the debaters and judge to know where you’re at on the flow. You want to mix analytical arguments in with carded arguments – don’t just put all of your analytics at the end of your speech.
2AC: Good short overview at the top of your 2AC to contextualize your arguments and make the 1AC the focus of your speech! You should try to do line-by-line – instead of just reading some cards, explain where these cards are most responsive to the 1NC (ex: they said X, but we say Y). This will help with organization too.
2NC: You sound a lot more confident in this speech than your previous speeches. Keep it up! Keep working on line-by-line as well.
1AC: Keep up the confidence! Clear, consistent speed.
Date of debate: 6/25
Debating on: Theory mini debatesInstructor/commentator: Mikaela
Comments: Great work! Your arguments improved over the course of several speeches, which is awesome since you are incorporating arguments as we discuss them. Remember to use the phrase "they say" to indicate which argument you are answering and create effective clash. Like Katie said above, numbering arguments will help to organize your speeches, especially early ones.
Date of debate: 6/28
Debating on: CP Mini DebateInstructor/commentator: Quigley
Comments:
-I would like you to be louder and more assertive!
-Focusing on the fact that the states "won't" spend the money is not a very good argument when the neg is asking the judge to pretend that they will
-Need to differentiate between flows in the 1AR
-Don't reread evidence in the 1AR that was already read in the 2AC
Date of debate:
Debating on: statespoliticsInstructor/commentator: Nicole
Comments:
Your 2ac on great! You are clearly catching on quickly both to the high level of argumentation and to the form for policy debate. A few things to make your 2ac more perfect
- add more diversity of arguments - you want to attack everything at multiple levels
- add more "offense" arguments - more turns, etc.
You are very word efficient and are excellent at making sure you answer all of their arguments.
Also - BE MUCH LOUDER!
Date of debate:6/27
Debating on:DisadsInstructor/commentator:Baker
Comments:
-make sure to keep your head up and project your voice when reading
-good use of evidence, make sure to connect it to the other sides arguments though
Date of debate:7/2
Debating on: Practice DebateInstructor/commentator: Baker
Comments:
1AC
-Good job looking up when you speak, but make sure to read ahead a bit before you do so that you don’t loose your place
-Maintained a good, constant pace
CX of the 1AC
-make sure to give the 1ac a chance to answer questions otherwise they aren't worth being said at all
-good job responding quickly but make sure to no interrupt when you can't get a word in otherwise
1NC
-Make sure to start with the offcase arguments and then debate the case in case you run short on time
-Don't over narrate your 1NC case arguments as it will mean you make fewer in the 1nc and its harder to follow the tags
-Make sure to read the tag before you read the cite
-Also, have a pre-written and clear counterplan text just like you would with an affirmative plan
CX of the 1NC
-start with clarification questions if you are confused by something
-everybody keep calm - keep in mind its a quesiton and anwer time for the judge
2AC
-good use of 1nc concessions, don't forget to impact conceeded arguments though
-try to maintain a common tone of voice throughout your speech. your voice seems to be going in and out as you understand more or less of what you are saying.
-don't forget to include a theory argument or two in the 2AC
CX of the 2AC
-every also needs to stay calm here too - banging on tables and pointless back and forths are offensive to the ears
-avoid the FYI question i.e. "did you know that?" or "are you aware?"
2NC/1NR
-good job referencing the arguments you made in the cross-x
-focus more on making your own arguments stronger and less on responding to their arguments
-pick and choose your case arguments based upon whether or not they can get you closer to winning the debate, not whether or not they are true
CX of the 2NC
-no more yelling please
-keep in mind that you aren't trying to persuade the opposing team, but the judge
1AR
-when possible in the 1AR, avoid reading new evidence and rely upon extending and applying previously read evidence
-youre doing a good job referring to your flow during the speech for guidance but it looks like you should spend more prep time writing things down on your flow
-try to fill all of the allotted time; there are always more arguments for you to make
2NR
-don't repeat concessions that othe other side makes more than you need to as it eats up your time
-keep things organized & start with your offense: the order should be fiscal discipline, states CP, and then the case without jumping between them
2AR
-good job making connections but make sure to maintain order and organization in your 2AR while doing so by breaking the debate into peices
-dont forget about the impacts of your 1AC, if you are winning some of an advantage then explain why it matters
Date of debate:7/2
Debating on: 1AR RedoInstructor/commentator:Baker
Comments:
-make sure to give an order for you speech
-try to make connections between the arguments that the negative makes in different places in the debate
-when you extend cards you're doing it well, but there needs to be more of it in the 1AR otherwise the 2AC arguments go to waste and you don't have to reread the tag
-good use of evidence, don't forget about the other teams evidence though; make comparisons between the two
Date of debate: 7/6
Debating on: Practice Debate B (Aff - 1A)Instructor/commentator: Quigley
Comments:
-Good job trying to have more intensity in your 1AC, though I'd still like to see more
-Need to be just a little faster or highlight your evidence better so that you can get to the solvency contention
-Good job referencing your evidence and responding to their questions,
-You followed the formula for extending evidence very well by responding to their evidence specifically and explaining yours. You need to do it quicker however and wish more passion, be loud and angry! I don't want you to spend more than 3 minutes on the case but I want you to make all the same arguments you did here.
Date of debate: 7/6
Debating on: Practice Debate 2Instructor/commentator: Kwaii Bell
Comments:
2NC - good job, very good job. even though your not as quick as your partner your speech had just as much if not more arguments made. very concise, and well made arguments. something that became a VERY big problem though was the lack of understanding 50 state fiat... your completely conceded it. although hopefully now that we've talked it through you understand the difference between theory on the aff vs. the neg.
2NR - you answered all of their arguments and you also carried through everything that was necessary, which is very good. However, I didn't get an overview, an explanation, or any legitimate story/picture painted. It was a good speech, but you need to be able to look at the debate in a sense of the big picture instead of just argument by argument.
CX - i think you should be a bit more aggressive... but, I think you handled yourself very well.
Date of debate: 7/7
Debating on: Practice Debate DInstructor/commentator: Kernoff
Comments:
1AR: You are speaking pretty quietly - try to be louder. You were definitely loud enough in the 1AC so I know you can do it! Work on going line-by-line on what they said in the block and responding to each case argument. I really like your argument that 50 state fiat is unfair, but the 1AR is too late to bring it up for the first time - it needs to be in the 2AC. It's good to read a card or two in the 1AR, but I'm pretty sure the one you read on carbon tax was already in the 2AC. You didn't get to spending with much time but you picked a good argument to extend when you got there - spending good.
Date of debate: 7/10
Debating on: Tournament round #5Instructor/commentator: Aaron Tam
Comments:
Only answer what is from ur 1AC refrain from giving them obvious links
Need more emphasis when reading it sounds very monotone
You spent too much time on case in the 1ar the 2nc extended it a bit and offset alot of time
EXAMPLE
Date of debate: June 23Debating on: Constellation aff
Instructor/commentator: Nicole
Comments:
Awesome job! Best 1AC ever!