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Handbooks for Judges

Speech Judge Handbook (click to open)

Public Forum Debate Judge Handbook (click to open)

Glossary of useful terms for judges. (click to open)

Materials from the NSDA (National Speech & Debate Association)

  Judging Congressional Debate (CONG)

​  Judging Declamation (DEC)

  Judging Original Oratory (OO)

​  Judging Extemporaneous Speaking (VX/NX)

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  Judging POI
Judging Memorized Interp (DUO/DP)

Judging Informative Speaking

Judging Impromptu (IMP)

Visit the NSDA Judge Training Website

Judge Training Videos

These short videos provide a brief introduction to judging at MSDL tournaments. Unless otherwise indicated, the videos were created by Newton South students. 

JUDGING SPEECH EVENTS & CONGRESS

   Running A Round of Speech

   Judging Extemporaneous Speaking 

   Judging Memorized Interpretation Events 

   Judging Student Congress

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