Crystallize

  • Date 2022-07-18

General Definition: A method of clarifying the debate into key areas and highlighting why the judge should vote a specific way.

  • Public Forum: Commonly used. In PF, summary speeches should begin crystallizing the debate, with a majority happening in the final focus. .
  • World Schools Debate: Commonly used. In WSD, reply speeches are responsible for crystallization.
  • British Parliamentary: Commonly used. In BP, all speakers are responsible for some level of crystallization, although it is most important in whip speeches. 
  • Canadian National Debate Format: Commonly used. In CNDF, summary speakers should crystallize the debate.