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Slamet Cahyono
adjudication briefing
format of tournament rules practicalities
tournament format
3 Preliminary rounds round 1 is randomly drawn rounds 2-3 are power matched top 16 teams break through to knockout rounds
points to note
judging conflicts (e.g. will not judge own team) consensus decisions among the panel oral adjudications in rounds 1-2 closed adjudications rounds 3 adjudicator accreditation (tests, feedback & experience)
Judges should be familiar with the Worlds rules points of information definitions matter the content of a speech manner the structure and style of a speech the role of different teams in the debate marking scheme
rules
basic format
20 minutes preparation time printed or written material permitted electronic equipment prohibited 7 minute speeches
points of information
first and last minutes of speech are protected time signal to indicate these points member offering POI should stand speaker may accept or decline
points of information
POIs should not exceed 15 seconds the speaker may ask the offering member to sit where the offeror has had a reasonable chance to be understood members should attempt to answer at least 2 POIs in their speech there are no points of order or points of personal privilege
points of information
may take any form the offeror wishes questions, clarification, facts, challenges, rebuttal, even jokes POIs assessed as matter
motions
open motions e.g. this house believes the glass is half full semi-closed motions e.g. this house would alter its genetic code closed motions e.g. this house would bomb Iraq
definitions
the definition should state the issue(s) for debate arising from the motion, stating the meaning of any terms in the motion which require interpretation PM should provide the definition at the beginning of his/her speech
definitions
the definition must: (a) have a clear and logical link to the motion (b) not be self-proving /truistic (c) not be time-set (d) not be place-set unfairly
definitional challenges
the leader of the opposition may challenge the definition if it violates one of the four criteria above and he should clearly state that hes doing so. only the leader of the opposition may challenge the definition no-one else the leader of the opposition should substitute an alternative definition
matter
matter is the content of a speech matter includes arguments and reasoning, examples, case studies, facts and any other material that attempts to further the case matter includes points of information
assessing matter
matter should be persuasive adopt the viewpoint of an average reasonable person disregard any specialist knowledge you may have Judge should not allow bias or discrimination to influence their decision
manner
manner is the presentation of the speech style structure
style
any element which affects the overall effectiveness of the speakers presentation eye contact voice modulation hand gestures clarity of language and expression use of notes
structure
structure of the speech should: include an introduction, conclusion, and a series of arguments use the allotted time properly teamwork
assessing manner
overall effectiveness of presentation at a world championship, there are many styles which are appropriate, and you should not discriminate against a speaker simply because their manner would be considered inappropriate in your own country
1st opposition:
rebuttal alternative where appropriate
summary speeches
Summary of debate as a whole, with particular emphasis on own team responsive to dynamics of debate -spend more time on the more important issues no one correct way of doing this
speaker by speaker issue by issue thematic
ranking teams
rank teams from 1st to 4th
(Note: judges MUST fill out their ballots 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and the tab system will convert into the 3, 2, 1, 0 point for ranking. If the ballot is incorrectly filled out then there is a danger that the wrong result will be entered)
teams may be placed last automatically, where they fail to arrive more than 5 minutes after the scheduled time for the debate
marking scheme
A 90-100 excellent to flawless
the standard of speech you would expect to see from a speaker at the semifinal / grand final level of the tournament. this speaker has few, if any, weaknesses.
B 80-89 good
the standard you would expect to see from a speaker in contention to make the break. this speaker has clear strengths and some minor weaknesses.
marking scheme
C 70-79 D 60-69 E 50-59 average poor to below average very poor
the speaker has strengths and weaknesses in roughly equal proportions. the speaker has clear problems and some minor strengths. the speaker has fundamental weaknesses and few, if any, strengths.
practicalities
consensus decision making speed ballot (must be filled in ASAP) detail ballot (One per room not one per judge) oral adjudications (given by the chair judge unless dissenting)
oral adjudications
ballots go in before you start chair of panel (unless dissenting) announce team rankings reasons behind decision constructive criticism dont exceed 10 minutes