NEW YORK STATE FORENSIC LEAGUE

POLICY DEBATE BALLOT

Round_____ Room_____ Date________ Judge_______________ School__________________

Affirmative Code________________________ Negative Code___________________________

Name of 1^st Affirmative__________________________________ Rank_______ Points_______

Name of 2nd Affirmative__________________________________ Rank_______ Points_______

Name of 1^st Negative_____________________________________ Rank_______ Points_______

Name of 2^nd­­ Negative_____________________________________ Rank_______ Points_______

The WINNING DEBATING TEAM was:  Code______ Supporting the (circle one)   AFF   NEG

                        Judge’s Signature/Code____________________________________________

CRITERIA FOR JUDGMENT  In arriving at your decision, take into consideration the following:

            ADAPTATION - Clashing with the opposition  ANALYSIS –getting to the heart of issues

            ARGUMENT – Sound reasoning; logical conclusions  ORGANIZATION – Clear presentation

            Proof – Supporting contentions with sufficient and convincing evidence

            REFUDIATION – Destroying opponent’s arguments; reinforcing your own arguments

            SPEAKING – Effective delivery and impact on audience

JUDGE’S COMMENTS and REASON FOR DECISION

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