Just a reminder:
1. First Affirmative Constructive (1AC)
- a. Cross-examination of First Affirmative by Second Negative
2. First Negative Constructive (1NC)
- a. Cross-examination of First Negative by First Affirmative
3. Second Affirmative Constructive (2AC)
- a. Cross-examination of Second Affirmative by First Negative
4. Second Negative Constructive (2NC)
- a. Cross-examination of Second Negative by Second Affirmative
5. First Negative Rebuttal (1NR).
6. First Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR)
7. Second Negative Rebuttal (2NR)
8. Second Affirmative Rebuttal (2AR)
Policy Debate Format
First affirmative constructive (3 – 5 minutes) can be
completely written and learned in advance!
Introduction
·
Opening - state
your name and partner’s name and that you are speaking for the affirmative;
express pleasure for opportunity to debate the topic; state the resolution
·
Define key terms
·
Present your
thesis statement to show where you are going, e.g., This is a serious problem and the present system will not solve
the problem; our plan will solve the problem
Body
·
Describe the issue,
using a combination of logos, ethos, and pathos
·
Support the
affirmative case with 4 –6 contentions, have at least 3 supporting pieces of
evidence and reasoning (save at least 1 for rebuttal)
o
Establish the
need for change – why this is a serious problem (qualitative/quantitative)
o
Establish the
harm of the present system – people or other living beings are hurt physically,
emotionally, financially, socially
o
Establish how the
present system contributes to the problem (inherency)
·
Briefly introduce
your plan and how it solves the problem
Conclusion
·
Summarize your
position. Say “Thank you.”
First negative constructive (3 – 5 minutes)
Introduction
·
Greet - state
your name and partner’s name and that you are speaking for the negative;
express pleasure for the opportunity to debate the topic of ____
·
Either accept the
affirmative’s definitions or correct definitions presented by affirmative
·
Describe the
issue from the point of view of the negative
·
Introduce your
case with your thesis statement: “We
intend to prove that there is no need to
. . .
Body
·
State negative
philosophy by presenting 4 – 6
contentions; have at least 3 pieces of evidence and reasoning to support
them (save at least 1 to reestablish during rebuttal)
o
Refute the need
for change; explain why the status quo is preferable (defend present system)
o
Deny that the
present system contributes to the problem (inherency)
o
Why there is no
reason for change; diminish significance (quantitative/qualitative)
o
Why change could
be worse than the present system
·
Attack the need
for a plan, possibly why it will cause more harm than good
· (Optional advanced strategy! You can accept that the
status quo could be changed in a MINOR way; then introduce a counter plan that
is significantly different from the affirmative’s plan.)
·
Clash: Refute
affirmative’s points with evidence and reasoning
Conclusion
·
Summarize the
negative case so far. Say “Thank you.”
Second affirmative constructive (3 – 5 minutes)
Introduction
·
Present overview
of the debate so far, contrasting affirmative and negative positions
·
Defend definitions
of terms and topicality, if necessary
· Present a thesis statement to show where you are
going, e.g., _______ is a problem that
must be solved and our plan will do it.
Body
·
Attack the
negative philosophy defending the present system, especially harm and
significance
·
Clash. Directly address each of the specific
challenges issued by the negative
·
Reestablish why
change is necessary
·
Explain your plan
with details; describe the benefits of the plan, how the plan will solve the
problem
Conclusion
·
End with an
appeal to adopt the resolution. Say
“Thank you.”
Second negative constructive (3 – 5 minutes)
Introduction
·
Review /
reinforce negative philosophy
·
Present thesis, e.g.,
We will prove that there isn’t a problem,
that the plan is bad, that the plan is unnecessary
Body
·
Present
contentions, attacking the plan as undesirable, unable to solve needs, or
unnecessary
o
Practicality,
workability – specific elements of the plan
o
Solvency –
demonstrate that the plan is not capable of solving the problem
o
Disadvantages –
explain that more harm will result from the plan than the status quo
o
Injustices –
explain that the plan affects some individuals or groups more than others
o
Deny the supposed
benefits of the plan
·
If the
affirmative neglected to present a plan, make a HUGE deal of its
omission
·
Clash. Counter all affirmative challenges directly
and specifically
·
Refute the
affirmative case as a whole
Conclusion
·
Summarize
problems of the plan; say: That is why we
cannot adopt the resolution. Thank you.
First negative rebuttal speech (2 – 3 minutes) – summarize and reiterate
·
Clash: Refute the arguments introduced by the second
affirmative, point by point
·
Again attack
affirmative’s justification for change
· Summarize the entire negative block
·
End with
instructions: We must not allow . . .
First affirmative rebuttal speech (2 – 3
minutes) –be the savior- regain
control after 8 negative minutes!
·
Refute negative’s
plan objections; point out fallacies in reasoning
·
Rebuild your case
at major points of attack; offer new evidence to support your contentions
·
Clash. Respond to all the arguments from the second
negative constructive arguments and first negative rebuttal; defend and
resupport the arguments you can
Second negative rebuttal speech (2 – 3 minutes) - last chance
for the negative side to speak
·
Rebuild your case
at major points of attack; offer new evidence to support your contentions
·
Explain why your
side should win: Review plan objections
and disadvantages, refuting affirmative’s responses; point out any issues
dropped by the affirmative
·
Summarize the
negative position in a dramatic way; call for rejection of the proposal
·
Thank the
audience and judge(s)
Second affirmative rebuttal speech (2 – 3 minutes) - last speech!
·
Point out any arguments
dropped by the negative; these are considered your points now
·
Respond to
objections negative made to your plan and point out those that were dropped by
the second negative rebuttalist; dropped arguments are conceded arguments!
·
Remind the judges
of your arguments and why they are more important than the negative’s
·
Be dramatic in
your big picture. Make your audience
care! End with a strong appeal to adopt
the resolution, to accept the proposal.
·
Thank the
audience and the judge(s)
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