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Debate Event

public debate (ipda)

2018 IPDA Debate, professional division. Bob Alexander vs. Adam Key. University of Monticello Boll Weevil Wars.

Event DescriptioN

In competitive public debate (IPDA), each round of debate has a different topic presented 30 minutes before the debate begins. Immediately after topic selection, the debaters must write and find evidence for a case to use. 

Public debate is designed to mirror debates which often occur in our modern society; accordingly, public debates range from intricate policy advocacy (like one may hear in the halls of Congress) to more light hearted metaphorical argument. The debaters speak extemporaneously in public debate, using only the notes they have made during the debate and preparation period.

DEBATE FORMAT

               Speech                           Time Limit                         Debater Goal

Affirmative Speaker - Constructive               5 min                               Present the affirmative case

Cross-Examination                                               2 min                               Negative Speaker questions                                                                                                                                        the affirmative speaker  

Negative Speaker - Constructive                    6 min                             Present Negative Case; refute                                                                                                                                 arguments of the Affirmative

Cross-Examination                                               2 min                               Affirmative Speaker questions                                                                                                                                        the negative speaker  

Affirmative Speaker - 1st Rebuttal                3 min                       Refute the Negative case; rebuild                                                                                                                                             Affirmative case

Negative Speaker - Rebuttal                            5 min                            Refute the Affirmative case;                                                                                                                                            rebuild Negative case

Affirmative Speaker - 1st Rebuttal                3 min                     Address negative voting issues and                                                                                                                              offer crystallization for why                                                                                                                                      the affirmative should win

*No prep time is allotted during the round


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