Constructives

First Affirmative Constructive (1AC)• First affirmative speaker presents this speech • 8 minutes• Must present a prima facie case • Use of a scripted case is permitted • The Judge and Neg do not get a copy of the case

Cross-examination• Second negative speaker is the questioner • First affirmative speaker is the respondent • 3 minutes

First Negative Constructive (1NC)• First negative speaker presents this speech • 8 minutes• If topicality is to be argued, it shall be brought forward at this time • All negative on-case arguments shall be made in this speech • Any portions of the affirmative case not addressed in this speech are conceded by the negative

Cross-examination• First affirmative speaker is the questioner • First negative speaker is the respondent • 3 minutes

Second Affirmative Constructive (2AC)• Second affirmative speaker presents this speech• 8 minutes• Restate why case should be adopted

Cross-examination• First negative speaker is the questioner • Second affirmative speaker is the respondent • 3 minutes

Second Negative Constructive (2NC)• Second Negative speaker presents this speech • 8 minutes• If topicality is an issue, a ruling shall be requested in this speech • Tell Judge will be asking for Topicality ruling after CX

Cross-examination• Second affirmative speaker is the questioner • Second negative speaker is the respondent • 3 minutes

• Topicality ruling, if requested, shall be given here

RebuttalsFirst Negative Rebuttal (1NR)

• First negative speaker gives this speech • Five minutes in length • New arguments shall not be introduced

First Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR)• First affirmative speaker gives this speech • Five minutes in length • New arguments shall not be introduced

Second Negative Rebuttal (2NR)• Second negative speaker gives this speech • Five minutes in length • New arguments shall not be introduced

Second Affirmative Rebuttal (2AR)• Second affirmative speaker gives this speech • Five minutes in length • New arguments shall not be introduced

Oral Judging Critique • No longer than ten minutes in length• Students may not answer questions, make comments or talk to the judge about round related items.

Notes• Each speaker must respond to the pervious speakers argument.

Preparation Time• Five minutes per team for the whole round• The team that is speaking next is charged with the prep time • Prep time shall not be used prior to cross-examination

Speaker ResponsibilitiesSpencer Field

Adapted from CCA Criteria & Competitor Standards