Red Rock Classic
2020 — NSDA Campus, UT/US
Public Forum
Event Description:
NSDA Nov/Dec Topic: Resolved: The United States should adopt a declaratory nuclear policy of no first use.
Public Forum involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Proceeding a coin toss, the winners choose which side to debate (PRO or CON) or which speaker position they prefer (1st or 2nd), and the other team receives the remaining option. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team.
EVERY round begins with a coin toss; the winning team has the option of choosing either the side (pro or con) or the speaking order (first or second) in the round; the losing team makes the remaining choice, either side or speaking order.
Judges should decide the round as it is debated, not based on their personal beliefs.
Debaters should advocate or reject the resolution in manner clear to the non-specialist citizen judge (i.e., jury).
Clash of ideas is essential to debate.
Debaters should display solid logic and reasoning, advocate a position, utilize evidence, and communicate clear ideas using professional decorum.
Neither the pro nor con is permitted to offer a plan or counterplan, defined as a formalized, comprehensive proposal for implementation. Rather, they should offer reasoning to support a position of advocacy. Debaters may offer generalized, practical solutions.
Crossfire time should be dedicated to questions and answers rather than reading evidence. Evidence may be referred to extemporaneously.
No new arguments may be introduced in the Final Focus; however, debaters may include new evidence to support prior arguments.
4 Min Constructive
4 Min Constructive
3 Min Clash
4 Min Constructive
4 Min Constructive
3 Min Clash
3 Min Summary
3 Min Summary
3 Min Clash
2 Min Summary
2 Min Summary
Each team gets up to 3 minutes prep
Location
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