Pro1 / 1st Affirmative must: (2 min)

• define the topic.
• present the first half of the affirmative case.

Con1 / 1st negative must: (2 min)

• accept or reject the definition. If you don't do this it is assumed that you accept the definition.
• rebut a few of the main points of the first affirmative speaker.
• present the first half of the negative team's case.

Pro2 / 2nd affirmative must: (2 min)

• rebut the main points presented by the 1st negative.
• present the second half of the affirmative's case.

Con2 / 2nd negative must: (2 min)

• rebut some of the main points of the affirmative's case.
• present the second half of the negative's case.

Pro 3 / 3rd affirmative must: (2 min)

• rebut all the remaining points of the negative's case.
• present a summary of the affirmative's case.
• round off the debate for the affirmative.

Con 3 / 3rd negative must: (2 min)

• rebut all the remaining points of the affirmative's case.
• present a summary of the negative's case.
• round off the debate for the negative.

 

Summary Comments (2 min)

Either or both affirmatives (1 min)
Either or both nevatives (1min)