Unit 6 · Lesson 3• 4 min
Reading Judge Paradigms
Every judge decides rounds differently. Read their paradigm before you speak.
Communication judges
Want clarity, confidence, persuasion. Less weight on framework tricks. Lean into clean delivery.
Policy / flow judges
Track arguments line-by-line. Drop nothing. Signpost everything. Tech > truth.
Tabula rasa
Will vote on whatever framework you set up. Free real estate if you frame the round first.
Quick Check
1. A 'tab' (tabula rasa) judge will:
Answer all 1 to check.
Takeaway
Adapt to the judge — same case, different framing per paradigm.