STUDENT DEBATE COMPETITION

Judges Evaluation Sheet

Judge: Time: (10:30) Room: (St. Marks Chapel)

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2
3-4
5-6
7-8
9
10

Reserved for mean-spirited debaters
Well Below Average
Below Average
Average
Above Average
Outstanding
Reserved for Cicero or his incarnation
HALF POINTS CAN BE AWARDED

Crown
( University)

Opposition
(University)
Argumentation
Assertions are logical and well developed.
Uses facts, statistics and authorities to support
assertions.


Refutation
Uses logic, facts, authorities and emotions to
discredit opposing teams assertions.


Rebuttal: LO and PM
Shows how the opposing teams refutations
are weak, contain fallacies, are unfeasible, etc.
and taken together, do nothing to damage the
case.

Organization
Elements of the speech flow logically: opening
statement, assertion, refutations; rebuttals;
closing statement.

Speaker Style
Is composed and self-assured. Gestures
appropriately. Enunciates. Uses wit and
heckling effectively. Engages the audience.
Uses POIs effectively.
Overall rhetorical style.



Total Score
/10 /10

Regardless of the numerical scores, which team, in your opinion, won this debate?

Crown___________ Opposition__________

Reasons for Decision (RFD): Briefly explain your reasons for this decision.