General Definition: A method for synthesizing the debate and resolve disagreements by explaining why one argument should win over another. May also refer to the third speech of a debate that accomplishes a similar goal. Public Forum: In PF, a three-minute speech used to extend key arguments/clash and weighing, as …
General Definition: Preparing to debate both sides of a motionGeneral Definition: The topicGeneral Definition: The central premise being debated, often called the "Motion" or "Resolution". • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, where "Resolution" is used instead. • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where "Motion" is used instead. • British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, where "Motion" is used instead.. • Canadian National Debate More or subject offered to debate. Motions are written as statements that create clear affirmativeGeneral Definition: The side supporting the resolution in a debate, also known as the "Pro". • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where "Proposition" is used instead. • British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, where "Government" is used instead. • Canadian National Debate Format: Not a common phrase in CNDF, where "Proposition" More and negativeGeneral Definition: The side opposing the resolution in a debate. • Public Forum: Commonly used, also known as the "Con". • World Schools Debate: Negative is not a common phrase in WSD, where "Opposition" is used instead • British Parliamentary: Negative is not a common phrase in BP, where "Opposition" is used instead • Canadian National Debate Format: Negative is More ground, or positions. See also “Resolution”. • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British …
General Definition: The main areas of clashGeneral Definition: Direct responses to an argument, forming the disagreement of the debate. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: see general definition. British Parliamentary: see general definition. Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition. More in a debate. Public Forum: Not commonly …
General Definition: The amount of time a speaker has to deliver their speech or ask questions. Public Forum: In PF, time limitsGeneral Definition: The amount of time a speaker has to deliver their speech or ask questions. • Public Forum: In PF, time limitsGeneral Definition: The amount of time a speaker has to deliver their speech or ask questions. • Public Forum: In PF, time limits for each speech are as follows: 1) Constructive Speeches: 4 minutes; 2) Rebuttal Speeches: 4 minutes; 3) Summary Speeches: 3 minutes; 4) Final Focus: 2 minutes; 5) Crossfire and Grand Crossfire: 3 minutes; 6) Prep Time: 4 More for each speech are as follows: …
General Definition: When an impactGeneral Definition: The final result of a cause and effect relationship that explains why the argument has meaning or valueGeneral Definition: A concept, standard, or ideal in value debate rounds. Something which, according to the debater, should be upheld (e.g. justice, freedom, equality, etc.). • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, although value arguments are often developed as part of "Framework". • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary: see general definition. • Canadian National More. A good impactGeneral Definition: The final result of a cause and effect relationship that explains why the argument has meaning or value. A good impact answers the question, "Why does this argument matter?" See also "Impact Weighing". • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary:see general definition. • Canadian National Debate Format:see general definition. More answers the question, “Why does this argument matter?” See also “ImpactGeneral Definition: The final result of a cause and effect relationship that explains why the argument has meaning or value. A good impact answers the question, "Why does this argument matter?" See also "Impact Weighing". • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary:see general definition. • Canadian National Debate Format:see general definition. More Weighing”. • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: see …
General Definition: A metric for understanding a judge’s personal preference in evaluating debates. “Truth” judges prefer highly intuitive arguments while “Tech” judges prefer highly strategic arguments. See also “Adaptation“. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: see general definition. British Parliamentary: see general definition. Canadian National Debate Format: see …
General Definition: A concept, standard, or ideal in valueGeneral Definition: A concept, standard, or ideal in valueGeneral Definition: A concept, standard, or ideal in value debate rounds. Something which, according to the debater, should be upheld (e.g. justice, freedom, equality, etc.). • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, although value arguments are often developed as part of "Framework". • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary: see general definition. • Canadian National More debate rounds. Something which, according to the debater, should be upheld (e.g. justice, freedom, equality, etc.). • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, although valueGeneral Definition: A concept, standard, or ideal in value debate rounds. Something which, according to the debater, should be upheld (e.g. justice, freedom, equality, etc.). • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, although value arguments are often developed as part of "Framework". • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary: see general definition. • Canadian National More arguments are often developed as part …
General Definition: Key points in a debate that are crucial to the outcome; reasons why the judge should give the decision to a team. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: see general definition. British Parliamentary: see general definition. Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition.
General Definition: The standards by which a judge evaluates the impacts of a debate, including explicit means of comparison like magnitudeGeneral Definition: A form of impact weighingGeneral Definition: Any means of comparing impacts in a debate. See also "Weighing Mechanism" • Public Forum:In PF, students may explicitly or implicitly state their comparative weighing, including aspects of magnitude/scope, probability/likelihood, and timeframe. PF may use "Framework" arguments to prioritize certain impacts over others, although debates typically default to a "Cost-Benefits Analysis". • World Schools Debate:In WSD, the discussion More that examines the size of an argument’s effect. MagnitudeGeneral Definition: A form of impact weighing that examines the size of an argument's effect. Magnitude typically answers two questions: 1) How many are affected (also called "scope" or "breadth"); and 2) How much are they affected (also called "magnitude" or "depth"). • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where "Severity" More typically answers two questions: 1) How many are affected (also called “scope” or “breadth”); …