For students, coaches, and speakers choosing a format or preparing for a round, get a side-by-side comparison of Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, Parliamentary, and Public Forum debate. Map speaking order, timing, evidence rules, and cross-examination to your event. Then build an argument outline, prepare likely objections, and leave with a round plan that fits the format and resolution.
Debate Formats
Compare debate formats and plan arguments for the rules you’ll face.
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What it writes
- Format comparison table
- Resolution-specific argument outline
- Round preparation checklist
How to use it
Name your format, resolution, side, and speech times in your first message. If rules differ by league, paste the relevant rule text so your prep plan follows the event you’ll actually attend.
What you bring
- Debate format or formats in question
- Resolution or motion, if known
- Tournament rules and speech times
- Know your debate league, if applicable
A good fit for
- Choosing between Public Forum and Lincoln-Douglas for a school tournament
- Preparing a Policy debate case on a resolution about renewable energy
- Learning Parliamentary debate rules before your first college round
Ways to start
A few requests this Agent can handle.
I have a Public Forum round on whether cities should ban gas cars. Explain the speaking order and help me outline both sides.
I’m switching from Lincoln-Douglas to Policy debate. Compare case structure, evidence use, and cross-examination, then give me a prep checklist.
My first Parliamentary debate is this weekend, and I don’t know the motion in advance. Explain how to build a case quickly and handle rebuttals.
Good to know
This workspace provides text assistance.
- Live coaching during an active round
- Official rulings on tournament-specific disputes
- Cannot verify current league rules or tournament updates
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