Unit 1 · Lesson 4• 23 min

Judging Philosophy: Tabula Rasa and the Ballot

Today's lesson

Parli judges are typically asked to be tabula…

Quick Check

1. What does it mean for a Parli judge to be 'tabula rasa'?
2. What is the main factor judges use to decide who wins a round?
3. True or False?
"A debater can receive high speaker points even if their team loses the round."

Answer all 3 questions to check.

A challenge round will appear here shortly.

Takeaway

Judges vote based on which team won the most important clash on the flow, not personal…