Davis,+Sharisha

ROUND I (6/26) Matt Sauce (Aff) v. Jorisharsharysha (Neg) Judge: Weber (weberdebate@gmail.com for questions)

1NC: Remember to roadmap (tell us how many arguments you’re running and what type—off case/on case—before getting started). Also, during your speech you want to “sign post,” or tell us when you’re switching from one argument to another (like when you moved from the spending DA to the states CP—let us know so we start a new line on the flow). Be confident in c-x; feel free to buy some time by going back to your evidence to look for answers (“As my evidence states…”).

CX of 2AC: Great job controlling the c-x! Be sure to face your judge, though. Don’t let them play “walk the novice.”

1NR: Good roadmap. Remember that for all of its jargon, debate is a pretty simple activity. As with your partner, I would like for you to work on your comparative analysis during rebuttals. See the three-step process on Josheyna's comments on how you should compare your opponents’ arguments with your own in order to best use the evidence you’re reading during this speech.

7/1/12 1NC: Sharisha Davis -Needs to work on speed, also some awkward pauses -Pronunciation and clarity is good, but very slow 2AC c-x: Sharisha Davis -Questions are not good ("Could you clarify the budget?") -A lot of the questions belong in the first c-x ("What is wrong with the transit system?") -Gaochi holds up well, knows what's happening 1NR: Sharisha Davis -Saying "I have no order" for signposting is not a valid option. -I have no idea what's happening. No signposting or explanation. -Double covering...

7/10 You were very clear and flowable. However, you need to have a bit more confidence in cross x. Don't be afraid to say "i don't know" or "we don't take a stance on that" when the question is irrelevant--just remaining silent gives your opponents the opportunity to manipulate you/gain an advantage. Good job avoiding redundancy from the 2NC, but make sure you work on organization and structure so your 1NR is more strategic.