Framework
What does VC stand for
Value Criterion
What are the three components of a contention in order?
claim, warrant, impact
What does CX stand for
Cross Examination
What is Theory and Topicality?
Theory:proposes a rule that your opponent needs to
follow.
Topicality:a question as to whether or not the affirmative is related to the topic
true or false: AFF argues the status quo
false
What are the main components in framework
Value, VC, definitions
Finish the statement: All cards should be____
cut
How many people are in the room with you?
3 --> you, your opponent, and a judge
Which side of topicality is put into question and why?
1. AFF
2. Neg has no way to be prepared to argue it, it is skewed to AFF’s advantage, there’s a limited amount of research on NEG’s side to write a case
true or false: LD stands for Lincoln-Douglas
true
List two values and two VCs
ex: value-justice, quality of life
VC: deontology, utilitarianism
what is an impact?
should connect with your V/VC to show why your argument (warrant) matters in the debate.
4 minutes
Topicality - what is voting issue
explain why the judge should vote for you based on the topicality debate
what is more important, offense or defense?
offense
How do you run a value (how do write it in your framework)
1. pick a value and define it
2. have and cut a card to support the idea of that value
How do you cite your source?
1. author last name and published year (what you say)
2. extra information to make them credible (where they graduated from, field of work, etc)
What are the speaking times?
6, 3, 7, 3, 4, 6, 3
Theory: what are standards
reason why the rule that should be enforced is good
what is voters and when do you use it?
When you tell the judge why you won the debate, should be explained in your last speech.
how do you write definitions?
How many contentions should you have
1. enough for 3-4 minute speech for NEG and 6 minute speech for AFF
2. At least 2 contentions for each
What should you bring to a debate?
nice clothes, yourself, cases, and a flow chart
Topicality - What is superiority
or
Theory - What is interpretation
argue why your definition is superior/better
what rule you are trying to enforce
what are 3 of the 5 impact weighing techniques/standards
magnitude, probability, time frame, reversibility, scope