DIY Debate Festival
2022 — Online, CA/US
Novice Lincoln-Douglas
Abbreviation
N LD
Format
Debate
Topic:
NSDA LD Mar/Apr
In a democracy, a free press ought to prioritize objectivity over advocacy.
Entry Fee
$10.00
Overall Entry Limit
41
Entry Limit Per School
10
Entry
1 competitors per entry
Event Description:
Lincoln-Douglas Length and order of speeches for Lincoln-Douglas Debate: Affirmative Constructive 6 minutes Cross-examination 3 minutes (negative questions the affirmative) Negative Constructive 7 minutes Cross-examination 3 minutes (affirmative questions the negative) 1st Affirmative Rebuttal 4 minutes Negative Rebuttal 6 minutes 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal 3 minutes Preparation Time: 3 min. total per debater.
1 Judge for every 3 entries