Mustang Madness

2024 — Herriman, UT/US

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Big Questions--Friday

Event Description:

For More Information and Resources, visit: https://www.speechanddebate.org/big-questions/

Big Questions is designed to enhance students’ current debate experiences, opening their minds and encouraging them to engage in life discussion that may not align with their previously held beliefs. Whether or not students change their opinion, the rich experience of this debate event will advance their knowledge, comfort, and interest in learning more about the subject matter.

Big Questions Debate is a debate format that allows students to debate with a partner or as an individual. Debates may be one-on-one, two-on-two, or two-on-one. Topics last all year and concern the intersection of science, philosophy, and religion. Students are assigned a side of the topic before each round and present cases, engage in rebuttal and refutation, and participate in a question period. Big Questions is supported by the John Templeton Foundation.

Time Limits Speech Time Limit Purpose Affirmative Constructive 5 minutes Present case Negative Constructive 5 minutes Present case Question Segment 3 minutes Alternate asking and answering questions Affirmative Rebuttal 4 minutes Refute the opposing side’s arguments Negative Rebuttal 4 minutes Refute the opposing side’s arguments Question Segment 3 minutes Alternate asking and answering questions Affirmative Consolidation 3 minutes Begin crystallizing the main issues in the round Negative Consolidation 3 minutes Begin crystallizing the main issues in the round Affirmative Rationale 3 minutes Explain reasons that you win the round Negative Rationale 3 minutes Explain reasons that you win the round

*Each team is entitled to three minutes of prep time during the round.