Definitions
Define "flow/flowing" and how do you do it?
A form of note-taking where you fold the paper in 8 boxes(one for each speech) and take down key notes of what your opponent says
Define the "plan"
What is the affirmative going to do about it? This is a short description of action and should be written with care. What is the affirmative proposing as a solution?
Explain what "no impact" is in context of the debate
Neg: “No impact” Climate change will not cause extinction. Humans can survive climate change like they have in the past and due to advancing infrastructure/technology.
What should you do at the beginning of the debate when you first see your judge?
- Ask for their preference
- Greet them (and your opponent)
What should you do before you start your speech or before you start asking questions in cross examination?
Ask if the judge and opponents are ready?
Define "THE block"
The 2nc and 1nr
Define "solvency"
The Affirmative uses Solvency to establish/explain that the plan solves the problem(s) you’ve identified.
Explain what "no solvency" is in context of your debate
Neg: Deep sea mining does not solve climate change due to many reasons (technology gap, knowledge gap, lack of rare earth minerals in the deep sea)
Define overview
A quick summary to the judge of what you are winning on, what the judge is gonna vote on, or how the other team messed up!
How do you know what arguments your opponent read?
Flow! Take notes while your opponents are reading because you will have to use your flow(note paper) to respond to your opponent.
Define "cross examination/cross x"
3 minutes where you ask OR answer your opponents questions
Define "Harms /Advantages"
The Affirmative uses Harms to establish the problems addressed by the plan.
The advantages is the benefits to passing the plan.
Define "turn"
A turn is when a team's argument is flipped or reframed to support the opposite side.
How do you cite evidence or use evidence in your speech?
(Author year)
Example:
“Bob 26 proved…”
“..., this is supported by Bob 26”
Explain "prep time"
Time to prepare for your speech. Each teams have 8 minutes total.
Define "Blocks"
Sentences/words that you write. It's not given. It's any words you write yourself.
Define "impact"
The impact is the bad consequence or harm that is going to occur as a result of the problem
Explain the Environment turn
Neg: The aff says deep-sea mining solves climate change, but the neg turns that argument and says that deep-sea mining actually worsens climate change.
How long is the constructive speech (1ac, 2ac, 1nc, 2nc) and rebuttals (1ar, 1nr, 2nr, 2ar). Also who is keeping time of your speech?
- Constructive: 8 minutes
- Rebuttals: 5 minutes
Make sure to keep your own time!!!
What responses can the aff make to answer the neg's environment turn? (3 things)
Arctic REM(rare earth mineral) mining is becoming increasingly safe. We can mine safely. An evidence is Dawson 21 in the 1ac speech which proves how the US can mine sustainably because there is rapid research and innovation that is advancing how the US can mine sustainably through safe ways like bioleaching.
Arctic REM mining needs to happen first if we want to save the Arctic environment. Not doing mining would be worse for the environment due to climate change. The benefits of aff plan outweigh the cons.
Biodiversity is resilient; it can handle deep-sea mining and will not go extinct or get harmed.
Define "Extend"
Restate and strengthen the argument by adding or building on
The Affirmative uses inherency arguments to establish that the government is not solving the problem now. What is the problem, and why isn’t it being fixed now? This usually identifies trends or specific barriers to the problem being fixed.
Define "no inherency"
The negative argues that there are no barriers to the plan in the status quo, or the plan already exists.
When should you answer your opponent argument?
In the speech right after!
You want to respond when it is most convenient and the time when it most make sense.
Ex: If neg said “no solvency” then when the aff is extending(explaining) the solvency, the aff would say “the negative/opponent said that deep sea mining would fail to solve climate change HOWEVER thats proven wrong because deep sea mining solves climate change by…”
If your opponent says an argument against you, what should you do in your speech after them? What is a good way to show the judge you are responding?
Answer to them!!
An easy way to do this is by saying: “The negative said…HOWEVER/BUT that is false because …”