Basic Debate Structure
The side arguing against the resolution.
What is Negative?
What is Claim?
Do this during the debate to track arguments and responses
What is Flowing?
The affirmative's responsibility to prove the resolution is true.
What is Burden of Proof?
The side that is responsible for the Burden of Proof.
What is Affirmative?
The pro side of the argument
What is Affirmative?
Facts, statistics, and expert opinions used to support a claim
What is Evidence?
Directly attacking or disproving the opposing side’s arguments.
What is Refutation?
The problems or negative consequences of the status quo.
What is Harms?
Its purpose is to gain information, highlight inconsistencies, and weaken the opponent's arguments
What is the purpose of Crossfire/cross-Examination?
This speeck happens later and is focused on responding to the opposing argument.
What is rebuttal?
This explains why an argument matters by demonstrating its real-world effects or implications
What is Impact?
A period where debaters directly question their opponents to clarify points, expose weaknesses, or gain concessions.
What is Cross-Examaniation/Crossfire.
The current state of affairs.
What is the Status Quo?
It helps debaters organize information and respond effectively.
What is flowing?
this Speech starts first and presents the initial arguments.
What is the Constructive Speech
This shows the audience the importance of the arguments being presented.
What is impact?
What is Case?
Explain the difference between a "Constructive Speech" and a "Rebuttal Speech.
Constructive Speech: The initial speeches in a debate where each side presents their main arguments and case. Rebuttal Speech: Later speeches focused on responding to the opponent's arguments, rebuilding one's own case, and summarizing key issues.