DEBATE EVENTS - The Following are the Debate EventsNational Forensic League, Competition Events Guide
Lincoln-Douglas Debate(LD):A “one on one” style of debate in which debaters attempt to convince the judge of their position of values. The topics change every 2 months. This form traces its roots to the presidential primaries of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas.Public Forum Debate(PF)This is the newest form of debate in which 2 person teams argue positions on contemporary controversial issues. The topics change every month. It combines the Lincoln-Douglas style/format with evidence/research.
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