Special Advisory from the NSDA Regarding Speaker Points, 2/7/22
In an effort to get all debate judges on the same page, we suggest the following guidelines.
Use 10ths of points
29.5-30: We will be using some of the DNA we collected during your last covid test to repopulate the earth with your clones after global warming decimates most of the planet. You are the human race’s last, best hope.
29.1-29.4: You are the Beyonce of debate. Or maybe the Elvis of debate. Or the Japhet McDermott, this kid I went to grammar school with who had a really great voice until one day he just didn’t anymore.
28.8-29.0: You made me almost want to pay attention to what you were saying.
28.3-28.7: You were okay, but you could improve. Also, you might want to run the correct resolution next time.
27.8-28.2: You left something to be desired. This something was elusive, ineffable, evanescent—in other words, a little less than pellucid. Capisce?
27.3-27.7: Have you been listening to Joe Rogan podcasts? Neil Young would not approve.
27.0-27.2: You missed a number of important points throughout the round, and your mother dresses you funny.
26.0-26.9: You were totally unprepared. I would have put a fork in you, but you simply weren’t done.
Below 26: You were offensive, ignorant, rude, or tried to cheat. While this makes you an excellent candidate for Congress, it is not advisable at debate tournaments.
