What is CNDF debate format?
CNDF stands for Canadian National Debate Format. It is used almost exclusively in the Canadian circuit and is the format for the majority of junior (typically meaning gr. 10 and under) tournaments. There are two teams within each round, and each team has two members.
What are the different types of debate formats?
Policy Debate: At one end of the spectrum, policy debate is a very rigorous format which requires a great deal of research, leaving the student an expert on a specific area.
What is affirmative debate?
In each debate, there are two teams of three speakers. The team which argues for the topic is called the affirmative. The team arguing against the topic is called the negative.
How do you score a debate?
The debater must speak clearly, effectively, and use an appropriate rate of speech. Additionally, proper use of hand gestures, facial expressions, and overall body language are awarded appropriately for the style category. Strategy carries a 20% weight of the overall score in each round of the debate.
What is a case line in a debate?
In debate, which is a form of argument competition, a case, sometimes known as plan, is a textual advocacy presented, in form of speech, by the Pro team as a normative or “should” statement; it is generally presented in the First Pro Constructive (1AC).
How do you start affirmative debate?
First Speaker (Affirmative): The first affirmative must introduce the debate as a whole, not just their team’s side. This means that they need to provide a DEFINITION (that is, defining the key terms and the topic as a whole in the MOST REASONABLE way).
What is an Underview?
an underview is just a place in the 1AC where you can put arguments that are not wholly connected to the case: for example, you could put preempts to certain arguments, you could insert theory spikes here, you could read a burden here, etc.
Is PF debate hard?
Well, basically because PF is a difficult event. For starters, the topic changes almost every month, so while debaters and coaches are involved with tournaments on one topic, they are preparing for the next month.
What is a good example of cndf style debate on YouTube?
Examples of CNDF style debate are hard to come by on YouTube. However, this video by some students at Appleby College in Ontario is a good, simple example of what a typical CNDF style debate would look like at the high school level. British parliamentary debate is primarily a university-level debating style.
What are the most common forms of debate in Canada?
In B.C., the three most common are: CNDF is the most common form of debate in both British Columbia and Canada. It is the primary format for all levels of competition, including Regionals, Provincials and Nationals
What is British parliamentary debate?
British parliamentary debate is primarily a university-level debating style. However, over the past few years it has begun to appear more frequently in high school debate tournaments as well. Is distinguished from CNDF style primarily by the fact that there are 4 teams competing, rather than 2.