NPDL-TOC will use the NPDL Online Round Rules:

 

In addition, the following subsections of our in-person round rules will also apply:

 

XII.7.B* - The two partners may communicate with each other. Opposing teams may communicate with each other. Debaters may communicate with their judge(s), but only when the opposing team is present. Debaters are also allowed to communicate with tournament officials to clarify tournament logistics. Other than that, debaters are not allowed to communicate with anyone by any means during preparation time.

 

XII.7.C - During preparation time, debaters may consult both physical and electronic copies of any material, including both prepared notes and published sources. Debaters may use computers and the internet to store and to retrieve this material.

 

XII.12.A - Debaters should primarily rely on logic and general knowledge. A debater may refer to information from a published source during their speech, but any such references should be limited. Published evidence, such as specific statistics, is not a requirement for an argument to be accepted by the judge.