BRIDGE Series NYU Global Debate Invitational

2020 — NSDA Campus, CA

Open Public Forum

Abbreviation OpnPF
Format Debate
Topic:
NSDA PF Nov/Dec
Resolved: The United States should adopt a declaratory nuclear policy of no first use.
Entry Fee $60.00
Entry 2 competitors per entry

Event Description:

Resolved: The United States should adopt a declaratory nuclear policy of no first use.

Public Forum Debate (PF) is a team event that advocates or rejects a position posed by the monthly resolution topic (announced online at www.speechanddebate.org). The clash of ideas must be communicated in a manner persuasive to the non-specialist or “citizen judge.”

The debate should display:

solid logic

lucid reasoning

depth of analysis

Utilize evidence

Present a clash of ideas by countering/refuting arguments of the opposing team (rebuttal)

Communicate ideas with clarity, organization, eloquence, and professional decorum

PF Times:

First Speaker - Team A 4 minutes

First Speaker - Team B 4 minutes

Crossfire 3 minutes

Second Speaker - Team A 4 minutes

Second Speaker - Team B 4 minutes

Crossfire 3 minutes Summary

First Speaker - Team A 3 minutes Summary

First Speaker - Team B 3 minutes

Grand Crossfire 3 minutes

Final Focus - Second Speaker - Team A 2 minutes

Final Focus - Second Speaker - Team B 2 minutes

Prep time 3 minutes per team