Format
How many affirmative speeches are there in total?
3 total speechs (1AC, 1AR, 2AR)
What does CWI stand fro?
Claim, Warrant, Impact
What is the purpose of framework?
tell the judge how to weight the round
What is the purpose of defining key words in LD?
--> providing one of the following answers counts for points:
1. clarifying
2. framework link
3. limits your opponents' grounds
What is a tagline?
explaining what the card says
What is the length of the cross-ex period?
3 minutes
How many contentions are there in an LD case?
3
What are the two components of framework
What is the purpose of flowing
keep track of opponents arguments
Provide evidence to support our CWI/contention
What is the length of the 1st negative constructive?
7 minutes
What is the purpose of an impact?
show why your argument matters
What is a value in LD?
what is the most important in the round/what we want to uphold
What is short hand? Why should you do it in LD?
Why short hand: easier to keep track of opponents arguments
What should you bold/underline in your excerpt?
What is the estimated total run-time of an LD debate?
32 minutes
What is a link?
showing how one idea leads to another
What is the purpose of value criterion?
shows how we will carry out the value in our argument
Draw out the flowing template
5 columns: 1AC, 1NC, 1AR, 2NR, 2AR
What are the 4 components of a card?
tagline, citation, link, excerpt