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Lincoln Douglas Debate is a value debate, which concerns itself with what ought to be instead of what is. Values are ideals held by individuals, societies, governments, etc. Neither side is permitted to offer a plan (a formalized, comprehensive proposal for implementation); rather, they should offer reasoning to support a general principle. Debaters may offer generalized, practical examples or solutions to illustrate how the general principle could guide decisions.  This is a one on one debate; at tournaments rounds will alternate between affirmative and negative.

Speech                                            Time
1 Affirmative Constructive            6 mins



Cross Examination                      3 mins




 1 Negative Constructive            7 mins 




Cross  Examination                   3 mins

1 Affirmative Rebuttal               4 mins


1 Negative Rebuttal                   6 mins



2 Affirmative Rebuttal              3 mins  


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Purpose
• Present affirmative case in favor of the resolution
• Present a value that is the highest in the round
• Present a criterion that measures your value

• Negative cross-examines the affirmative
• Ask questions to clarity their arguments
• Ask questions to set up arguments to come
• Be polite

• Present a negative case opposing the resolution
• Present a value that is the highest in the round
• Present a criterion that measures your value
• Attack the affirmative case, value and criterion

• Affirmative cross-examines the negative

• Defend affirmative positions
• Refute negative arguments

• Defend negative positions
• Refute affirmative arguments
• Weigh the issues

• Weigh the issues


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