These files support the novice textbook.
Introduction
Introduction to Debate
Introduction to Argumentation
Introduction to Policy Debate
The Basic Structure of Policy Debate
The Basic Structure of Policy Debate
The Speeches
The First Affirmative Constructive (1AC)
The First Negative Constructive (1NC)
Topicality 1NC
Disadvantages 1NC
Counterplans 1NC
Kritiks 1NC
Case Attacks 1NC
The Second Affirmative Constructive (2AC)
Answering Topicality
Answering Disadvantages
Answering Kritiks
Answering Counterplans
Answering Case Arguments
The Negative Block (2NC/1NR)
Extending Topicality
Extending Disadvantages
Extending Counterplans
The First Affirmative Rebuttal (1AR)
The Second Negative Rebuttal (2NR)
The Second Affirmative Rebuttal (2AR)
Other Core Components
Intermediate / Beyond Core Novice Skills
Other Forms of Topicality Arguments
Extending a Disadvantage/Using a Disadvantage to Win a Debate
Straight-turning disadvantages
Deciding When to Run a Counterplan
Counterplan Theory
Debating Kritiks in the 1AR
Kritiks and Framework
Kritiks as Affirmative Arguments
Vocabulary