Rathod,+Sagar

Rathod, Sagar 2014 rathodsa@msu.edu Coach a team, Frequently judge 29 Tabula Rasa Quick: • Tech > Truth. • I'll listen to (almost) anything. Just give me solid reasons as to why your arguments and form of argumentation is good. • I don't take prep for flashing. However, if I feel like too much time has been taken to flash, I will start prep again. • Tag-teaming is alright. • CX is generally reflected in speaker points. • If you have any questions, please feel free to ask me before the round. (I was only allowed 2000 characters for this paradigm...)
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 * Rate of Delivery:** Fast
 * Quantity of Arguments:** A Moderate Number
 * Topicality:** Moderately
 * Counterplans:** usually acceptable
 * Generic Disadvantages:** sometimes acceptable
 * Conditional Negative Positions:** usually acceptable
 * Debate Theory Arguments:** sometimes acceptable
 * Kritik arguments:** acceptable
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Topicality: • Neg: Why should I prefer your interpretation (Standards)? What are the Impacts to T (Voters)? Why do those Impacts matter? I expect a 5-minute 2NR on T. • Aff: Please provide Counter-Standards. Give me explicit reasons as to why T is not a voter.

DisAds: • Neg: Explain the scenario of the DA. Paint me a picture in the Neg Block. Impact Calc in the 2NR is required (Timeframe, Probability, Magnitude). • Aff: Affs need to weigh their case against the DAs. Try your best to turn the DA. Make sure you don't double-turn yourself.

CPs: • Neg: Make sure you explain what the CP actually does and how it is competitive. CPs should have net-benefits. • Aff: Perms are your best friends. Why is your Aff better? Point out the solvency deficits of the CP. TAKE OUT THE NET BENEFIT!

Kritiks: • Neg: Please explain the link and what the world of the alt looks like. If you can't explain the general thesis of the K, you SHOULD NOT run the K. • Aff: Framework should be on top. Perms are your best friends. Link debate should be on top of the K Proper flow. Please question the Alt.

Theory: • Be clear through the blocks. • Condo gut check is 2.

Speaking: • It's to your advantage to slow down for tags and say "next" between cards. • I give high speaks to people who make coherent arguments that I think contributed most to the final decision of the round. • I flow on my laptop. If I'm looking at you and not violently tapping my keyboard, that means I'm not flowing and that you should clear.