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Judges are indispensable in speech and debate! These events literally cannot happen without them. We are especially grateful to these folks since judging speech and debate is no easy task. It takes critical thinking, tactful writing, and a ton of focus. That said, anyone with the right attitude can do it.
Here are some tips and resources to help you be successful as a judge.
reminders:
reminders:
We all have biases, but judges must do their utmost to leave those biases at the door. Be as fair and impartial and compassionate as possible!
All judging is online these days. Please bring an internet-enabled device (ideally, a laptop) to each judging commitment. If you need one, let us know, and we can hook you up.
Judge timeliness is incredibly important lest tournaments get behind schedule. Please try to be on site at least 30 minutes prior to the start time of your first round and in the competition room at least 15 minutes prior.
Giving feedback orally--either before, after, or during a round--is frowned upon. Put all feedback into your online ballot. It is, however, totally fine to congratulate or thank the students. Please just strive to be consistent in how you engage with competitors.
RESOURCES:
RESOURCES:
Culturally Competent Judging (NSDA) -- Handout to promote fair, equitable, and inclusive judging.
Judge Training Hub (NSDA) -- A one-stop-shop for resources related to judging every type of speech and debate.
Speech & Debate Judge Training (NMSDA) -- The slide deck for our local judge training on main speech-and-debate events.
Congressional Judge Training (NMSDA) -- The slide deck for our local judge training on Congressional Debate specifically.
Most NM-circuit tournaments are preceded by a Tuesday night online judge training. Reach out to us if you need info on how to access one of these.
If you are interested in signing up to judge, please fill out this form.
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