Mid-Unit Quiz Debate

Inherency (F)

Reason why ADVS aren’t occurring in SQUO

Prima Facie Burden (G)

AFF is advocating a change in the present system, they must meet the burden of demonstrating the reasons for change

Fiat (B)

Assumption that upon the judge voting AFF, the plan will pass

Harms (A)

AFF must present a problem as part of the burden

Topicality (C)

NEG argument introduced in 1NC to prove AFF’s plan doesn’t fit within resolution

Resolution (E)

Exact wording of the topic we’re debating this year

Violation (D)

Stated reason why AFF’s plan doesn’t fit in resolution

Link: US Climate policy trades off with EU leadership

Soft Power DISAD

GND will reduce US emissions to net-zero by 2030 … D’Souza 22

Solvency (beginning of 1AC

Toulmin Method w Skincare

Moisturizers are beneficial to our skin. They improve the skin’s barrier repair, maintain skin’s integrity, and smooth skin surfaces. Products that make healthier and more glowing skin are beneficial since they influence the skin’s structure & function to hydrate one’s skin and fortify it against external friction.

How is providing universal basic income topical?

Plan falls within the resolution that “…” because it fits under one of the options and doesn’t violate any topicality standards through over-specificity and creates ground for the NEG (it’s topical)

Order and Length of Speeches

• 1AC (8 min)

  • CX by 2N (3 min)

• 1NC (8 min)

  • CX by 1A (3 min)

• 2AC (8 min)

  • CX by 1N (3 min)

• 2NC (8 min)

  • CX by 2A (3 min)

• 1NR (5 min)

• 1AR (5 min)

• 2NR (5 min)

• 2AR (5 min)