AFF
When is the TOC said?
At the start of the speech / at the top of the case
Can the neg contest the aff's definitions? Explain why.
What is the major advantage to running a CP?
It prevents you from having to defend a bad SQUO
In what speeches are you NOT allowed to ask a POI?
rebuttal speeches (LOR & PMR)
Who is our club president?
Ameya Ravi
What is in a top of case? List at least three.
Plan, BGI, Definitions, Weighing Mech, Round Type
What is a counterplan?
A counterplan is an alternative course of action to the affirmative plan to solve a problem in the status quo.
What is a perm?
DO BOTH the plan AND the CP together
What are the timings for all the speeches in Parli?
7-8-8-8-4-5
Who are the four debate captains?
What are the planks? Name all four and explain what they mean.
Actor, Enforcer, Funding, Timeframe
If you run a counterplan, do you need at least one disadvantage with it? Why?
Yes, because without them, there is no unique disadvantage to the plan that makes the counterplan the winning world.
When should you read "responses" to the perm?
Read pre-empts to the perm right after you read your counterplan in the LOC
What's a POC?
Point of Clarification
can ONLY ask during the PMC or LOC
How many novice debate practices have there been this semester (that we've taken attendance at)?
6
10/22, 10/29, 11/5, 11/12, 12/03, 12/10 (today!)
What is a weighing mechanism?
A weighing mechanism is what the judge will judge the round based upon. We commonly use "net benefits".
Aff Plan: TUSFG will invest in satellite solar panels.
Disad: Space junk will prevent the satellites from working
CP: TUSFG will invest in regular solar panel
Perm: Regular + satellite solar panels
How to respond using net benefits?
In the NEG world, we have the unique advantage of not causing space junk.
Identify and explain the two types of competition.
Competing on Net Benefits: You must prove why the CP is better on it’s own and why doing both would be worse than doing the CP alone.
Mutual Exclusivity: The plan and the CP cannot physically, or functionally exist in the same world.
What are the two consecutive neg speeches called collectively (MO & LOR)?
the neg block
What's the main league that we're are a part of?
NPDL (National Parliamentary Debate League)
What are the FULL names of the aff speeches?
1. PMC: Prime Minister Constructive
2. MG/MGC: Member of Government (Constructive)
3. PMR: Prime Minister Rebuttal
What are the FULL names of the neg speeches?
1. LOC: Leader of Opposition Constructive
2. MO/MOC: Member of Opposition (Constructive)
3. LOR: Leader of Opposition Rebuttal
What is the perm also known as?
The perm is known as the “test of competition” – bc the Neg’s CP failed to compete, the aff can do both.
What are the four parts of impact calculus?
Probability, Magnitude, Timeframe, Reversibility
Tournament of Champions (TOC)