1. CX- 3 minutes
Example of CX in Pufo

2. CX
It is mental warfare-

3. Only direct argumentative clash with opponent during debate.
Time given after each constructive to question the arguments and analysis just given
Huh?

4. Goals- Both Teams
1. Clarify Arguments- Problems w/ the flow, lack of understanding
Flow- notes of the round
Can ask to see cards/DA/T
You should have extra copies of DA/T

5. 2. Establish Credibility- for YOUR arguments
Ask why your evidence/claim is inferior
Ask about lack of attack
Get THEM to admit your argument is reasonable/good
Post date evidence

6. 3. Undermine the Credibility of THEIR arguments
Point out weak arguments
Lack of understanding of their OWN arguments
Poor evidence (or other problems)
Contradictions (etc)
ALWAYS look for lack of
warrants

7. Use closed ended questions (yes/no) Test the speaker
Set Traps
Use closed ended questions (yes/no)
Test the speaker
(ask “why” and ask for “explanations”)

8. Questioners Rules in C-X
ALWAYS take your flow with you!
Helps you remember questions
Maintain control
BE POLITE
Ask only questions- NO STATEMENTS!!
Know the answer you are looking for when asking- if possible
ALWAYS face the judge
NEVER look at your opponent
Know when to quit- don’t berate your opponent
Listen to the answers
USE THE FULL 3 minutes

9. Witness Rules in C-X Try to maintain some control
(avoid being pushed around)
Be prepared- KNOW your arguments
You must be able to explain your case and the claims you are making.
Practice!
Answer questions directly and SLOWLY
Use the CX to be persuasive if possible
Communicate w/judge (look at them)

10. Helpful Tips ALWAYS sound CONFIDENT, IN CONTROL, and RIGHT
LISTEN TO THEM!!
Always be paying attention- even if you are preparing
Avoid eye rolling or scoffing
HAVE FOLLOW UP QUESTIONS!
Stand a little in front and close to the person you are CXing
Can give your partner info (post-it, head shake) - but limit it to when it is necessary
Makes judge question- “Do you know what you are doing?”
No tag teaming in CX (you can’t ask/answer for partner)

11. Helpful Tips Smile at the opponent.
Gentlemen- avoid appearing condescending or overly aggressive
Ladies- Avoid appearing “catty”.
Being the nice debater has won more rounds than being mean or aggressive.
Judges will look for reasons to vote you down for being disrespectful or rude.
Do it quite often

12. Some first questions to ask-
Can you explain your disadvantages,
Can you explain in your own words what your plan does?
Why will your plan work?
Look for warrants and attack them. Make them back up their claims. Like- where does it say WHY the loss of privacy is bad. What is the terminal impact? Why do we not see these impacts in our lives?
For the last 15 years we have lived in a surveillance state with the government monitoring most of our digital lives. Where is the brink to loss of privacy? Where is that stated directly in your card?
How do you account for lone wolf terror attacks?
How does stopping racial profiling stop the societal discrimination?
Have them explain why their standards on the T are better, AND how you violate.