For: Continuing members of MAD with university debating experience. Adjudication experience not necessary. What: The session will start by covering the fundamentals of adjudication and then move onto discussing some of the more challenging concepts in adjudication, including how to assess manner, judging debates holistically and how to give constructive feedback. This session aims to prepare members for success as adjudicators at internal and intervarsity competitions throughout the year, and is a great kick off for adjudicating Freshers. Presenter: Amit Golder, Best Speaker and Winner at the 2009 Australasian Intervarsity Debating Championships.

1. How to Adjudicate Amit Golder

4. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN AUTOMATIC WIN OR LOSS!

9. Scoring Each speech is out of 100 (40+40+20) Average is 75 (30+30+15)  average is contextual, not constant Margins: - 1-3 points = close decision - 4-7 points = clear decision - 8 points and above = very clear decision Priority should be: decision > margin > individual scores