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Team Policy Debate Ballot Sample
Click Below to see the content judges will view in the competition platform. Team Policy…
Speaker Point Guide
Click below to see the speaker point rubric content that judges will view in the…
Definitions for Common Debate Terms – NOT TABLE VERSION
The following definitions are offered to help clarify how some common terms are used in…
C. Lincoln-Douglas Timekeeping and Speaking Order
Debaters must be present and ready to begin promptly for each round or risk forfeiture…
B. Lincoln-Douglas Evidence and Citations
Sources for evidence presented in the round must be verbally mentioned in the delivery of…
A. Lincoln-Douglas Delivery and Conduct Rules
Delivery should be civil and comprehensible. Exhibits or visual aids are not permitted. Debaters may…
Team Policy Speaking Order and Times
Speech Speaker(s) Time 1AC 1st Affirmative Constructive 1st Affirmative Speaker 8 min. CX Cross-Examination 2nd…
Lincoln-Douglas Value Speaking Order and Times
Speech Speaker(s) Time AC Affirmative Constructive Affirmative Speaker 6 min. CX Cross-Examination Negative Speaker asks…
E. Online – Evidence Citation and Exchange Rules
Cut and formatted evidence must be exchanged within the competition room via the evidence exchange…