Theory
In what speech does the Affirmative Team need to present their complete case?
The Affirmative Team must present their entire plan in the first speech.
This is called Prima Facie.
How long is a Constructive speech?
8 minutes
What is the burden of proof?
The affirmative team must prove all of its harms and advantages.
Name the four points of four-point refutation.
They say, we say, because, therefore
Name the two types of speeches.
Hint: 1st half and 2nd half of the debate
Constructives and rebuttals.
What must the Negative Team do to win the round?
Win one stock issue or one disadvantage.
How many speeches are there in the debate?
8 total
Name the four stock issues.
Topicality, Inherency, Significance, and Solvency
What is a dropped argument?
It's an argument that is not addressed by the opposing team in their next speech.
Who should speakers look at during CX?
They should look at the Judge.
Why does the Affirmative Team have the burden of proof?
Because they're saying the system needs to be changed, which can be risky. Aff needs to prove change is good with evidence.
How many speeches will each person give in the debate round?
Each person will speak twice.
What's the difference between a disadvantage and a harm?
AFF brings harms, and NEG brings disadvantages.
A harm is a problem the AFF plan will solve.
A disadvantage is a problem the AFF plan will create.
What is weighing an argument (also known as impact calculus)?
It's weighing the impacts of each side's arguments to show the judge who should win.
Which speech is the fifth speech of the round and by which speaker is it given?
The fifth speech of the round is the 1NR, and it is given by the 1st Negative Speaker.
What strategy should the Negative Team use for the Negative Block?
They should "split the neg" or "split the block," each taking different arguments.
How much prep time does each team get in-round?
Five minutes each
What is fiat power?
The assumption that the AFF team has the power to pass their plan (otherwise there would be no debate).
Why is it important to flow and organize your arguments clearly in a speech?
It's to make sure the judge understands what you're saying, and so you don't get confused or drop and argument.
Who cross-examines the 2AC speaker?
It's the 1NC speaker.
Who is the default vote in the round if the judge thinks it's a tie?
The Negative Team because they are advocating we keep the system the same. If the Affirmative Team is not convincing about change, the system should stay the way it is.
As viewed from the judge, where does the Affirmative Team sit?
They should sit to the left of the judge, which is the right side of the speakers
What is extratopicality which is also known as untopicality?
It's part of the AFF plan that is outside of the boundaries of the resolution.
List all of the speeches which are allowed to bring new arguments.
1AC, 1NC, 2AC, 2NC
What two speeches does the negative team have back-to-back?
The 2AC and 1NR