Case Structure
Debate Theory
Rebuttals
Competition Practices
100
ex. "Climate change will eventually lead to extinction which is extremely important because it affects everyone significantly"
Impact
100
The requirement for arguments to be directly related to the scope of the resolution
Topicality
100
A mechanism used to measure how large and significant the impacts of an argument are
Magnitude
100
A collection of prewritten refutations to arguments that are anticipated on either side of the debate
Block File
200
ex. "First I will give an extension, then frontline our arguments, refute their arguments, and finally weigh."
Roadmap
200
ex. "We believe this round should be evaluated by thinking about the impact on marginalized groups because those are the ones who are the most likely to be affected. Thus, this debate should be examined under a ...."
Framework
200
Failing to respond to an argument and therefore conceding to their point
Drop
200
The method of taking notes during a debate to track arguments and responses
Flowing
300
A claim that connects an argument to the resolution and logically shows how the argument is related to the topic
Link
300
The obligation of either side to respond to all arguments made or else they concede to them
Burden of rejoinder
300
ex. "They say that X will happen and how that will create more debt for the government, but actually the government being in debt can stimulate the economy and improve lives"
Turn
(bonus points if you said impact turn)
300
The type of judge that is not experienced in debate-- such as a parent judge. They don't know much of the debate jargon or structure
Lay judge
400
Card
400
An argument questioning the underlying assumptions of the opponents case and/or of society
K/Kritik
400
"Yes, they impact they describe might happen, but that is not important, especially when compared to our impacts"
Impact defense
400
True/False
You are not allowed to stop in between speeches to take time and discuss with your partner what you want to say
False
500
A part of an argument that explains how the resolution is relevant to a particular situation or condition in the status quo and how it will specifically change it
Uniqueness
500
The presumption that signing the ballot will lead to the affirmative being enacted, without considering the feasibility or probability of implementation
Fiat
500
ex. Aff argues that border surveillance -> decreased illegal immigration -> good
Neg tries to refute in 2 ways, first that border surveillance will actually INCREASE illegal immigration, and that decreased illegal immigration is actually a BAD thing
Double turn
500
A prewritten explanation posted online of what a judge is/isn't looking for and how they evaluate the round.
Paradigm