East Ascension High School Speech and Debate Spartan Classic
2017 — Gonzales, LA/US
Novice Lincoln Douglas Debate
Abbreviation
NLD
Format
Debate
Entry Fee
$6.00
Overall Entry Limit
50
Entry
Teams of between 1
and 10 competitors
Event Description:
Lincoln-Douglas Debate - In this one-on-one format, students debate a topic provided by the National Speech & Debate Association. Topics range from individual freedom versus the collective good to economic development versus environmental protection. Students may consult evidence gathered prior to the debate but may not use the Internet in round. An entire debate is roughly 45 minutes and consists of constructive speeches, rebuttals, and cross-examination.