Timeframe

General Definition: When an impact occurs and well as how long it lasts (i.e. short-term, long-term, etc.). Timeframe arguments are used to establish urgency.

  • Public Forum: see general definition.
  • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, although teams should try to establish the urgency and/or timeliness of their side of the debate through framing and argumentation.
  • British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, although teams should try to establish the urgency and/or timeliness of their side of the debate through framing and argumentation.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Not a common phrase in CNDF, although teams should try to establish the urgency and/or timeliness of their side of the debate through framing and argumentation.