Debate Formats Explained: CX vs. LD
Explore the world of debate with an overview of the CX (Cross-Examination) and LD (Lincoln-Douglas) formats. CX involves policy debates with teams advocating for and against resolutions related to US federal government policies, while LD focuses on one-on-one debates on values and philosophy. Discover the criteria, time formats, and 2019-20 debate topics for both formats.
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Welcome to Debate!
CX versus LD http://www.uiltexas.org/speech/debate/debate- introduction-video
CX Explained CX stands for cross examination--policy debate in which teams of two advocate for and against a resolution that typically calls for policy change by the United States federal government (Wikipedia). It is often referred to as cross-examination debate, or CX, because of the 3- minute questioning period following each constructive speech. Affirmative teams generally present a plan as a proposal for implementation of the resolution. The negative will generally prove that it would be better not to do the plan or that the opportunity costs to the plan are so great that it should not be implemented. Criteria for judging CX debate: http://www.uiltexas.org/speech/debate/criteria-for- judging-cx-debate
2019-20 CX Debate Topic Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce Direct Commercial Sales and/or Foreign Military Sales of arms from the United States.
CX Time Format 1AC: 8 minutes CX of 1Aff by 2Neg: 3 minutes 1NC: 8 minutes CX of 1Neg by 1Aff: 3 minutes 2AC: 8 minutes CX of 2Aff by 1Neg: 3 minutes 2NC: 8 minutes CX of 2Neg by 2Aff: 3 minutes 1NR: 5 minutes 1AR: 5 minutes 2NR: 5 minutes 2AR: 5 minutes 8 minutes PREP Time
LD Explained LD stands for Lincoln Douglas, which is one-on- one policy debate. LD is also often called values debate, because the format traditionally places a heavy emphasis on logic, ethical values, and philosophy. The Lincoln Douglas Debate format is named for the 1858 Lincoln Douglas Debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas, because their debates focused on slavery and the morals, values, and logic behind it (Wikipedia). Criteria for judging LD debate: https://www.uiltexas.org/files/academics/speech /LD_Jud_Instr.pdf
2019 Fall LD Debate Topic RESOLVED: The benefits of genetically modified food outweigh the risks.
LD Time Format 1st Aff. constructive 6 minutes Cross Examination 3 minutes 1st Neg. constructive 7 minutes Cross Examination 3 minutes 1st Aff. rebuttal 4 minutes Neg. rebuttal 6 minutes 2nd Aff. rebuttal 3 minutes Prep time: 4 minutes
Format of the Course Debate both CX and LD is driven by research. You should know essentially EVERYTHING about your topic and continually research it throughout the year (semester LD). There will be a new LD topic in the spring semester. Therefore, most days of class will be spent on the Chromebooks, an open computer lab, or on your smartphone as you do extensive research to produce and improve your cases. After two to three weeks of consistent research, you all will begin practicing in class; and I will judge each team (or individual debater LD) as if it were an actual debate tournament.
Tournament Information Most tournaments will be on Saturdays. However, if a tournament is on a Friday, your absence from school will be excused. You are still responsible for getting your assignments from your teachers beforehand. Plan ahead, so you do not get behind! Everyone is expected to attend and participate in tournaments. Attire: you are expected to dress professionally at tournaments. Boys: Dress pants (slacks), dress shirt, and perhaps a suit jacket and tie if you have them Girls: Dress pants or modest, dressy skirt and blouse Black (skirt/pants) and white (shirt/blouse) are commonly worn.
Tournament Attendance and Transportation I usually rent a van through the school and take about six or seven debate students. But to enhance competition, I may only bring the most skilled debaters to tournaments. So bring on the competition! My hope is that every student will attend and participate in at least one tournament this year. Students who are unfamiliar with debate and would like to observe a tournament before competing in one may certainly do so. Watching advanced debaters debate in class will be beneficial to observe as well.
