Events
two person, 20 minute prep, mainly geopolitical topics
Parliamentary
Based on the likeliness of the arguement occuring
Probability
What do you call the process of tracking the debate, the weighing mechanisms, and what points were addressed, typically on paper folded into five?
Flowing
2 minute prep, 7 minute speech
Impromptu Speech
The defualt
Utilitarianism
What website is used to register for debate tournaments?
Tabroom
two person, typically 1 month prep, includes cross-fire
Public Forum (PF)
Prioritizing based on when they happened and how long they'll last
time-frame
When should you POI?
When your opponent misunderstands your arguments, is going off-track, or says false information
Solo, 1 month prep, includes cross-fire
Lincoln Douglass (LD)
Prioritizing based on the scale of impact compared to another
Magnitude
What is the parli speaking times?
7-8-8-8-4-5
10 minutes long, personally significant and thoughtful topics, persuasive or informative,
Original Oratory
Comparing weighing mechanisms to argue why your choice fits the debate better.
meta-weighing
Name one of the biggest tournaments in the bay area
Stanford Invitational
Berkeley National Tournament
James Logan Invitational