Debate Structure
Debate Structure
Resolution: the main argument – always stated in the positive
Affirmative: argues the resolution – tries to prove it correct
Negative: argues against the resolution – tries to prove it incorrect
Constructive Phase: each side will have 2 chances to construct their arguments
Cross-examination: each side will have a chance to question the other side after each constructive argument has been made
Rebuttal Phase: each side will have 2 chances to rebut the statements made by the other side and clear up any confusion surrounding their own arguments
Debate Timeline
|Phase: |Time Allowance: |
|Affirmative Constructive #1 |2 min. |
|Cross Examination |1 min. |
|Negative Constructive #1 |2 min. |
|Cross Examination |1 min. |
|Affirmative Constructive #2 |2 min. |
|Cross Examination |1 min. |
|Negative Constructive #2 |2 min. |
|Cross Examination |1 min. |
|Team Conference: |3 min. |
|Structure Rebuttal Arguments | |
|Negative Rebuttal #1 |2 min. |
|Affirmative Rebuttal #1 |2 min. |
|Negative Rebuttal #2 |2 min. |
|Affirmative Rebuttal #2 |2 min. |
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