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Debate:

Public Forum

By Angela D'Onofrio

What Is Public Forum????

opposing teams each consisting of two people compete against one another

How Does It Work?

The speeches presented in a Public Forum debate are much more layered then those presented in congress. Also, Public Forum speeches incoperate arguments regarding the morality of certain issues; they are not always based on facts and statistics.

Some topics typically debated in a Public Forum setting which may require morally-centered arguments:

Resolved: The continuation of current U.S. anti-drug policies in Latin America will do more harm than good.

Resolved: Developed nations have a moral obligation to mitigate the negetive effects of climate change.

Both of these topics require extensive knowledge regarding all developed Nations and policies existing in Latin America. It is quite clear here that each team must do their fair share of research and must know this topic inside and out!

Each Team's first speaker must present an opening speech- a 4 minute speech which will illustrate the outline of their argument and their standing on the issue at hand.

Then, the two speakers will engage in a "crossfire". During this 3 minute span of time these speakers will ask eachother questions regarding their initial arguments. The goal of this crossfire is to furthure support your argument while tearing down your opponents.

The next two speakers will then rise and each give an additional 4 minute speech. This speech is designed to reiterate your own argument and point out the flaws in your opponents.

Another crossfire between the second speakers

The first speakers will then get up and each give a "summary" speech. This two minute speech is designed to point out your key points and your opponents basic flaws.

A "grand" crossfire will then commence- a three minute long rapid questioning/arguing in which both teams are fully involved and every speaker is able to ask questions or defend their points.

Second speakers will then give the "final focus" speeches. This is each teams last chance to defend their point and tell the judge why they should win the argument.

Seems like a lot of work...

But WAIT- writing a speech while in rounds?

TO WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How to Win?

- Don't base your arguments solely on facts and statistics. Argue the morality of issues as well!

-know your topic inside and out!

-You can write and edit your speeches during your "prep time" or while your partner/opponents are speaking.

-Stay in sync with your partner.

-Eye contact is important, of course!

-Stay cool and confidant!

Now go out there and win!

What To Remember:

Here is an example of a judges ballot:

So... How Does Public Forum Work?

The Goal Of Public Forum:

Resources I used:

DON'T WORRY!

For Example:

Why Does This Matter?

Resources that will help you be cool and confidant!

Public Forum is a debate event in which two

During every Public Forum debate each team is allotted two minutes of "prep" time. These two minutes can be taken and used at any time during the round. Teams may ask for this prep time in order to work on their summary or final focus speeches.

Judges are looking for a team which can prove their points, disprove their opponents' points, and all the while do so in an organized manner.

Since Public Forum deals with many foreign issues and many policies, intense research and extensive knowledge is most definitely required.

Public Forum is a lot like congress in that these two teams are competing against one another by writing and presenting their own speeches regarding a given issue.

- http://debate.uvm.edu/dcpdf/PFNFL.pdf

- http://www.nationalforensicleague.org/aspx/nav.aspx?navid=240

- https://www.nflonline.org/Rostrum/PublicForumDebate

- google image!!!!!!!!!!

- Ilana Berghash

V.S.

- There are a lot of websites out there that will help you come up with some pros and cons for your arguments such as: http://www.procon.org/

- If you're nervous about competing in your first Public Forum Debate round, look up some videos of previous rounds on youtube.com !

-There are a lot of helpful sites out there designed to ensure you understand the rules of PO. For example: http://debate-central.ncpa.org/understand-public-forum-debate/

Resolved: The continuation of current U.S. anti-drug policies in Latin America will do more harm than good.

Resolved: Developed nations have a moral obligation to mitigate the negetive effects of climate change.

HOWEVER:

One of the most important things for a public forum team to remember is to stay in sync with your partner. Your speeches must support one anothers points, and you must both be on the same page every step of the way.

You heard right! Since a Public Forum debate requires each team to give speeches in which you point out your opponents flaws, some of these speeches must be written or edited while you are already in your round.

TIPS for speech writing: Try to write your speeches while other speeches are being given. You will find that you have plenty time to think while in your round. You can jot down your opponents arguments and why your argument is better while they are speaking, and then write out complete thoughts while your opponent and partner are in crossfire

You may also notice that these topics not only deal with the U.S. but foreign issues as well...

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