“Debate involves an individual or a team of students working to effectively convince a judge that their side of a resolution or topic is, as a general principle, more valid. Students in debate come to thoroughly understand both sides of an issue, having researched each extensively, and learning to think critically about every argument that could be made on each side” – NSDA
Debate Judging Guide – Step-by-step guide for those new to judging Debate
Debate Judging Checklist – Basic outline of steps for more experienced Debate judges