AFF Case
When is the TOC said?
At the start of the speech / at the top of the case
What is the 2nd part of a Theory Shell?
Violation
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 the major advantage to running a CP?
It prevents you from having to defend a bad SQUO
What days are debate interviews next week?
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
What is in a top of case? List at least three.
Plan, BGI, Definitions, Weighing Mech, Round Type
Why do people run Theory?
To call out abuse/because your opps broke the rules.
If you run a counterplan, do you need at least one disadvantage with it? Why?
What is a perm?
DO BOTH the plan AND the CP together
What country is Mr.Raskin from?
Russia
What are the planks? Name all four.
Actor, Enforcer, Funding, Timeframe
What are the 2 Voters in a Theory Shell and explain HOW FAR you should take each in your explanation?
Fairness & Education
Explain the four types of counterplans.
1. Agent CP: Uses a different agent than the aff plan
2. Timeframe CP: Uses a different timeframe than the aff plan
3. Plan-Inclusive CP: Uses the word ‘except’
4. Advantage CP: Solves a particular aff impact
When should you read "responses" to the perm?
Read pre-empts to the perm right after you read your counterplan in the LOC
When will we all next gather again?
What is a weighing mechanism?
A weighing mechanism is what the judge will judge the round based upon.
Define “a priori” and explain what it implies
You must know the rules of the game before you play it; implies that the theory layer must be evaluated before the case layer
What are all the parts of a counterplan?
Disad (technically)
CP text
Solvency/Net Benefits
Competition
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.
Who went to New York for TOC?
Kavya, Shriya, Bhavya, Divya, Ronit, Tamanna
AND technically, Renee and Artem
What are the FULL names of the aff speeches?
1. PMC: Prime Minister Constructive
2. MG/MGC: Member of Government
3. PMR: Prime Minister Rebuttal
What comes after the Voters in a Theory Shell [Hint: we never got to it, but it was briefly mentioned in practice]
Bonus points if you can give an example of one of these!
Paradigmatic Issues
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.
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.
How many tournaments did Kavya and Bhavya go to combined this year?
15 kavya
13 bhavya
28! yay! (u guys gotta do that next yr too)