In round Jargon
One of the three main parts of an argument. The logical reason why something is true.
Warrant
The type of progressive argument about what arguments and argumentative practices should be acceptable in modern debate. This includes both in-round and out-of-round practices.
Theory
To talk as quickly as possible. Used to get as much information at as you can.
Spreading
The way that a judge wants the debate to be ran. This is typically discussed before the round begins.
Paradigm
SQUO
Status Quo
An argument defending your own contention.
Frontline
The Text, Link (Competition), Solvency, and Net Benefits are the 4 key components of this kind of argument.
Counterplan
The theory that says that the resolution is assumed to be passed when debating the benefits and harms of the resolution. For example; Neg cannot say that people would not vote for the resolution, so it would never be implemented. Instead, the neg has to argue the harms if it were to be passed.
Fiat
If 16 teams are left in tournament break rounds, this round is called ______ in tabroom.
Octofinals
RFD
Reason For Decision
The explanation of how the judge should evaluate the debate. What is the most important issue? Saving lives? Acting ethically? Protecting whose interests?
Framework
Kritik or K
The theory that certain arguments are more important than others. If a debater is making this kind of argument, they would say, "Judge, this is an _____ issue."
Apriori
The chosen subject for debates. Affirmatives will support it, and negatives will go against it.
Resolution
A2
Answer to.
A ______ argument says a particular impact will occur regardless as to whether or not a particular advocacy is supported. In other words, the impact happens on both sides.
Non-Unique
A ____________ is a counterplan that does part of the affirmative plan, but not all of it. They will argue that the part that they do not do is bad.
Plan Inclusive Counterplan or PIC
The debate theory that states you should have to tell the other team what you are running before the round starts.
Disclosure
The online software that allows use to upload their cases before a round begins.
The wiki or OpenCaselist.
CBA
Cost Benefit Analysis
In topicality debate. A team will provide _____ as reasons to uphold a given advocacy.
Standards
The Affirmation argument that a counterplan is not mutually exclusive and can be adopted by the AFF.
Perm or Permutation.
Tabula Rasa
The two events in speech that are allowed to use something external to the person presenting. AKA: a prop.
POI and Informative
RVI
Reverse Voting Issue