Parts of constructive speeches

Each speech has responsibilities and things to cover. Here is a list of those things to keep in mind as you begin to outline and research.

1AC:

State resolution (what you are arguing for)

Define terms (remember the words desirable, and substantial)

State the affirmative case (why status-quo is failing, HARM)

Present affirmative plan

1NC

Object to affirmative definitions of terms (attack topicality)

State the negative position

Attack specific affirmative contentions

2AC

Respond to any objections to definitions of terms

Attack the negative philosophy

Respond to the objections to the affirmative contentions

2NC

Attack the affirmative solvency

Present disadvantages to affirmative case

develop any new argumentation on topicality

First Negative Rebuttal

Renew attack on topicality

renew attack on affirmative case

First Affirmative Rebuttal

Refute the new material presented by the second negative constructive.
Select the most important issue in the first negative rebuttal
Refute the key issues against topicality and case

Second Negative Rebuttal 

Select the negative's strongest issues.
Explain why these issues are sufficient to merit a negative ballot.
Explain why other issues do not merit an affirmative ballot.

Second Affirmative Rebuttal

Respond to remaining negative objections against plan
Respond to remaining negative objections against case