Chapter Four

Fundamentals of Academic Debate

Academic Debate –Two Competitive Types

Lincoln-Douglas

Team

For this class

Lincoln-Douglas Policy Debate Time limits:

1AC = 6 minutes cross-ex: 2 min.1NC = 8 minutes cross-ex: 2 min.1AR = 4 minutes1NR = 4 minutes prep time = 3 min. ea2AR = 2 minutes

Policy Debate

ADVANTAGES In depth

understanding of a topic.

Discussion of substantive issues between debates.

Everyone has equal access to information.

DISADVANTAGES Rapid talking High research

burdens. Not audience friendly-

designed for educated and trained listeners

Speaker Responsibilities

Using the textbook starting on page 83, complete the speaker responsibility sheet in the Assignments section of Vista.

The textbook is using a model for team debate, so you will have to make adjustments. Remember the difference between Constructive and Rebuttal speeches and make adjustments for our Lincoln-Douglas format.

Cross-examination

Be prepared

Face the audience, not your opponent

Preparation Time

Don’t waste it – save a little for the end.

Use your flow sheets to help you prepare and stay organized.

Be prepared before the debate begins.