Charlotte Catholic Queen City Invitational

2018 — Charlotte, NC/US

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Varsity Lincoln Douglas

Event Description:

NOTE: This competition will be using the September/October topic as published by the NSDA for Lincoln Douglas Debate.

Resolved: In the United States, reporters ought to have the right to protect the identity of confidential sources.

NSDA rules on sources and preparation will be followed. Internet connectivity and outside communication are prohibited while in competition.

Description:

Students will present and debate arguments in affirmation or negation of the assigned resolution.

The structure of a debate is as follows

Affirmative Constructive - 6 minutes

Cross-Examination - 3 minutes

Negative Constructive and Rebuttal - 7 minutes

Cross-Examination - 3 minutes

Affirmative Rebuttal - 4 minutes

Negative Rebuttal - 6 minutes

Affirmative Rebuttal - 3 minutes

Students may use up to 4 minutes of preparation time each at their discretion during the debate.

The use of notes or aides while speaking is permitted. Students may use electronic devices, but may not connect to the internet at any time.