BDB

Example Public Forum Judging

Hi

Watch this video of a SHORT (15 MINUTES TOTAL) One on One Public Forum Debate

CLICK THIS FILE: Public Forum Video

THEN WATCH THE VIDEO ON YOUR COMPUTER

The video is quite large, so it may take a while to download.

Video doesn’t work? Right click the link, Save Target/Linked File, then open the Video in VLC Player.

Download the free VLC Player at VLC Player Download (there are Windows, Mac, and Linux versions)

Email your school’s coach with your “ballot.”

In your email ballot, include the following:

1. Your Rating of each Debater (24-30; most scores are 26-28).

2. Comments on what each Debater did well and needs to improve on.

Nick is the Pro

Lewis is the Con

3. Your decision (Pro or Con) and which arguments that the debaters presented convinced you.

Your coach should email you back with comments on your ballot.