Contents
Event Description
Considerations for Public Forum Debate
Traits of Successful PF Debaters
List of Past PF Topics
Basic Understandings
Research
Structural Components
Organizing
Standing Up/Practicing
Performance Tips
Resources
Event Description
Public Forum Debate involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Proceeding a coin toss, the winners choose which side to debate (PRO or CON) or which speaker position they prefer (1st or 2nd), and the other team receives the remaining option. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross-examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team. Often, community members are recruited to judge this event.
Considerations for Public Forum Debate
As a team event, students who compete in Public Forum need to be able to work well with a partner. Balanced teams, both in terms of preparation before debates and contributions within a debate, helps provide a competitive advantage during tournaments. PF is the newest form of debate in the Association and looks at current event topics. Students who do Public Forum must be prepared to debate in front of judges without any formal debate training. Being able to persuade a range of judges is a central component to this event. Additionally, PF is focused upon debating varying resolutions that change frequently, which exposes students to a variety of topics during a singular competitive season.
Traits of Successful PF Debaters
When considering what event you should choose, or in which direction to point a student when selecting an event, below are some general traits of successful PF debaters to keep in mind:
Thinks logically
Simplifies concepts
Big-picture thinker
Professional
Organized in both presentation and thought
Engaging personality that is persuasive to a variety of people
ContentsEvent DescriptionConsiderations for Public Forum DebateTraits of Successful PF DebatersList of Past PF TopicsBasic UnderstandingsResearchStructural ComponentsOrganizingStanding Up/PracticingPerformance TipsResourcesEvent DescriptionPublic Forum Debate involves opposing teams of two, debating a topic concerning a current event. Proceeding a coin toss, the winners choose which side to debate (PRO or CON) or which speaker position they prefer (1st or 2nd), and the other team receives the remaining option. Students present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and also participate in a “crossfire” (similar to a cross-examination) with the opportunity to question the opposing team. Often, community members are recruited to judge this event.Considerations for Public Forum DebateAs a team event, students who compete in Public Forum need to be able to work well with a partner. Balanced teams, both in terms of preparation before debates and contributions within a debate, helps provide a competitive advantage during tournaments. PF is the newest form of debate in the Association and looks at current event topics. Students who do Public Forum must be prepared to debate in front of judges without any formal debate training. Being able to persuade a range of judges is a central component to this event. Additionally, PF is focused upon debating varying resolutions that change frequently, which exposes students to a variety of topics during a singular competitive season.Traits of Successful PF DebatersWhen considering what event you should choose, or in which direction to point a student when selecting an event, below are some general traits of successful PF debaters to keep in mind:Thinks logicallySimplifies conceptsBig-picture thinkerProfessionalOrganized in both presentation and thoughtEngaging personality that is persuasive to a variety of people
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