Lincoln-Douglas (NFA-LD)
About Lincoln-Douglas Debate
As described by the NFA website, NFA-LD debate "on the intercollegiate level is one-on-one policy debate" (NFA, ND). This event prioritizes research and speaking skills to produce pre-prepared arguments for the resolution proposed for the season. This implies that debates will sorround this topic area for the whole year. Despite a singular topic for every debate, each debate demonstrates a high level of creativity in terms of different arguments that fall under the topic. Usually offered are three divisions in NFA-LD debate: Novice, Junior, and Senior (Open).
The times are as follows:
Affirmative Constructive 6 minutes
Cross-Examination 3 minutes
Negative Constructive 7 minutes
Cross-Examination 3 minutes
Affirmative Rebuttal 6 minutes
Negative Rebuttal 6 minutes
Affirmative Rebuttal 3 minutes
Prep time per debater 4 minutes
Coaches
- Cindy Chanay