World Schools Debate

World Schools Debate (WSD) involves groups of 3-5 people. In a round, only 3 people will speak and any other members will sit out of the round, but the speakers per round may be rotated. Unlike other events, the topic for the debate changes for every meet, making this event great for those who love working in teams as well as those who do not wish to debate on a topic for extended periods of time. Members in WSD will compete in topics regarding the entire world, hence the name of the event. Topics will not be USA-centered often, and use of examples that consider a worldwide perspective are encouraged.

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In a debate, there are two sides: the affirmative (aff) and the negation (neg). The affirmative will affirm the resolution and must prove why the resolution is true. The negation must negate the resolution and provide evidence for why the affirmation is incorrect.

Members of this event will also compete in impromptu rounds, a concept unique to WSD. Impromptu rounds are rounds where the topic is provided to the team 60 minutes before their debate, and the team receives 1 hour to prepare for their round. During impromptu rounds, the use of internet is prohibited, and the team may bring 2 reference books. We recommend a dictionary being one of the reference books, and the other reference book could be anything from an almanac to a psychiatry textbook. 

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SPEAKING ORDER:

1st speaker aff: 8 min

A constructive speech, should consist of 2 main contentions.

1st speaker neg: 8 min

A constructive speech, should consist of 2 main contentions.

2nd speaker aff: 8 min

Partially constructive, partially rebuttal. One contention will be presented (~4 min), and the rest of the time will begin the rebuttal (which refutes the negation points).

2nd speaker neg: 8 min

Partially constructive, partially rebuttal. One contention will be presented (~4 min), and the rest of the time will begin the rebuttal (which refutes the negation points).

3rd speaker aff: 8 min

Rebuttal speech. Go down the line of your opponent's case and tell us why your points stand and theirs fall.

3rd speaker aff: 8 min

Rebuttal speech. Go down the line of your opponent's case and tell us why your points stand and theirs fall.

4th speaker aff: 4 min

Crystallization (summary) speech. Summarize points of clash and why you win them, weigh impacts

4th speaker aff: 4 min

Crystallization (summary) speech. Summarize points of clash and why you win them, weigh impacts

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