Paradigm

Cindy Tanner
Eastside High School-Gainesville

World School is new to me. As a first year coach is all new to me but I have judged Policy, Congress, and Individual Events this year over the course of 8 tournaments. Because I have a WSD team, we have engaged in practice debates with a team out West. The civility, predictability, and structure of WSD are very well received. Style is definitely a key part of what takes place in winning a WSD round. As an IB ELA teacher I find myself reflecting back on definitions of logical fallacies during debate competitions. Avoid the most common would be helpful to any opponent. Make clear arguments. Make sure that all three elements of an argument are included in an argument. Theory is fine as long as the implications and impacts are explained in detail. Don' t try to "slip things by" either your opponent or me as the judge. Be clear and direct always for highest consideration in points and evaluation of the arguments themselves. To win the ballot---Be sure to point out why you are winning