Titan Terror
2025 — Syracuse, UT/US
Lincoln Douglas
Event Description:
Lincoln Douglas
● Lincoln Douglas is a values based debate between two competitors. The topic changes bi-monthly so you may or may not see the same topic at several tournaments depending on how often you judge. (Affirmative means to be pro-resolution, Negation means anti-resolution)
Speech times-Lincoln Douglas
Affirmative Constructive: 6 minutes Affirmative Rebuttal: 4 minutes
Negation Cross-Examination: 3 minutes Negation Rebuttal: 6 minutes
Negative Constructive: 7 minutes 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal: 3 minutes Affirmative Cross-Examination: 3 minutes
● Speaker order should be included on the text/email when rounds fire (Who is affirmative, Who is Negation)
● The judge is responsible for keeping the time, however many students will also time themselves during the round
● There is a 4 minute prep period for each team during the round, it may be used whenever the competitor decides they want to put it to use.