UIL Speech Judges
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Brenda Panella
Current high school:
None
Currently coaching?: No
Conference:
Number of years coached:
Number of tournaments judged: 10
High school attended:
La Feria HS
Graduated high school: 1994
Participated in high school: Yes
Participated in college: No
Judging qualifications:
I've judged at the following events: CX UIL District 2019; TFA State 2018 PF; TFA State 2016 Interp & Extemp; Region IV 2017-18 UIL LD & Extemp, DVISD 2018 UIL District-all events; North East ISD 2018 UIL District-LD & Extemp; NSDA Central Texas 2016-2018 all events; NSDA Heart of Texas 2017-2018 all events; I’ve been in the Round Rock, Austin, San Antonio and Dallas judging circuit from 2015-present. I’ve judged all interp events, public speaking, Congress, and all debates. My educational background is history and theatre with a teaching certification in theatre (and other areas). In high school I competed at invitationals in Interp, Extemp and CX. I advanced to state twice in CX.
Debaters and Public Speakers should be appropriately dressed as it adds to one's presence. It's not necessary to be in a suit and tie, but neat attire is expected as opposed to hoodies, tshirts, and no shoes. Speakers should always be well poised before, during and after a round.
Judging Philosophy
CX
Judging approach: Stock Issues
Policy priority: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Evidence philosophy: Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence
Paradigm: Be clear in your argumentation. I expect debaters to provide tough analysis of evidence presented in the round and may miss it if you choose to spread. I prefer you do not spread. I judge on stock issues including Neg DA’s, and debaters really need to prove which stock issues are present or not. As for cards, I want to hear an explanation of why one card outweighs the opposing team. Don’t just say “cross apply” or “there is no link”. I want to hear the argumentation even if you are repeating yourself. The negative side has the burden of clash, and in the event that the negative fails to provide clash to the affirmative case, I will default affirmative. Kritiks and counterplans should be competitive and have a clear, well-explained advocacy. I do not vote on a round based on Theory, but I will consider it when Aff uses it as a counter on a CP or K.
LD
Approach: Communication skills and resolution of substantive issues are of equal importance
Philosophy:
Quality of evidence is more important than quantity of evidence. Be clear in your argumentation. I expect debaters to provide tough analysis of evidence presented in the round and may miss it if you choose to spread. I prefer you do not spread. I am a traditional debate judge. I favor a case structure that includes value, criterion, and supporting contentions following the basic claim warrant impact. Don’t just state that you don't agree with opponents stance or that there is no link, give specific reasons why and if possible provide supporting evidence. Debaters really need to show they understand their subject matter. With cards, I want to hear an explanation of why one card outweighs the opposing team. Don’t just say “cross apply”. I want to hear the argumentation even if you are repeating yourself. The negative side has the burden of clash, and in the event that the negative fails to provide clash to the affirmative case, I will default affirmative. Kritiks and counterplans should be competitive and have a clear, well-explained advocacy. I do not vote on a round based on Theory, but I will consider it when Aff uses it as a counter on a CP or K.
Contact Information
email: bdoming8@aol.com
cell:
office:
Availability Information
Meet types:
Invitational
District
Regional
CX State
State Meet
Congress Region
Congress State
Qualified for:
CX
LD
Extemp
Prose/Poetry
Congress
Travel
Region of residence:
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I will travel to: 1 2 3 4 5
