2. Three Different Debates Cross Examination or Policy (team) Focus is on depth of research, 1 topic/ year, governmental policy. Topic 2011-12: Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its exploration and/or development of space beyond the Earth’s mesosphere. Public Forum Debate (team) Focus is on debate for the lay person, persuasion, 1 topic/ month. Topic October 2011: Resolved: Private sector investment in human space exploration is preferable to public sector investment. Lincoln Douglas Debate (individual) Focus is on philosophical debate, 1 topic/ 2 months. Topic September/October 2011: Resolved: Justice requires the recognition of animal rights.

3. The Structure of a CX Debate Constructive Speeches 1AC: 8 Minutes Cross-Examined by 2NC: 3 Minutes 1NC: 8 Minutes Cross-Examined by 1AC: 3 Minutes 2AC: 8 Minutes Cross-Examined by 1NC: 3 Minutes 2NC: 8 Minutes Cross-Examined by 2AC: 3 Minutes Rebuttal Speeches 1NR: 5 Minutes 1AR: 5 Minutes 2NR: 5 Minutes 2AR: 5 Minutes

4. The Stock Issues Topicality: Is it germane? Harm: Is there a problem? Significance: Is it a problem that warrants attention? Inherency: What is causing the problem? Solvency: Can the problem be solved?

5. The Structure of PF Debate 4 MIN.TEAM A SPEAKER 1 CONSTRUCTIVE 4 MIN.TEAM B SPEAKER 1 CONSTRUCTIVE 3 MIN.CROSSFIRE –SPEAKER A1 & B1 4 MIN.TEAM A SPEAKER 2 CONSTRUCTIVE 4 MIN.TEAM B SPEAKER 2 CONSTRUCTIVE 3 MIN. CROSSFIRE – SPEAKER A2 & B2 2 MIN.TEAM A SPEAKER 1 SUMMARY 2 MN.TEAM B SPEAKER 2 SUMMARY 3 MIN.GRAND CROSSFIRE – ALL DEBATERS 2 MIN.TEAM A SPEAKER 2 FINAL FOCUS 2 MIN.TEAM B SPEAKER 2 FINAL FOCUS EACH TEAM IS ALLOWED 2 MIN. OF PREPARATION TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE DEBATE. TIME IS CHARGED TO THE TEAM OF THE NEXT SPEAKER (i.e. any time taken before Team B speakers is charged Team B)

6. Public Forum Debate Less focus on format, more focus on basic persuasion Research is necessary but quality outweighs quantity Crossfire is more like a conversation as both ask and answer questions A good place to start

7. The Structure of LD Debate 6 MIN.AFFIRMATIVE CONSTRUCTIVE 3 MIN.NEGATIVE QUESTIONS AFFIRMATIVE 7 MIN.NEGATIVE CONSTRUCTIVE 3 MIN.AFFIRMATIVE QUESTIONS NEGATIVE 4 MIN.AFFIRMATIVE REBUTTAL 6 MIN.NEGATIVE REBUTTAL 3 MIN.AFFIRMATIVE CONCLUSION EACH DEBATER IS ALLOWED 3 MIN. OF PREPARATION TIME DURING THE COURSE OF THE DEBATE.. TIME IS CHARGED TO THE TEAM OF THE NEXT SPEAKER (i.e. any time taken before the 1 st negative speech is charged to the negative)

8. Lincoln Douglas Debate The affirmative and negative each choose a value that applies to the resolution to show the superiority of their side. Philosophical theory and empirical evidence is used to support each side. Debaters gain a strong foundation in philosophy.