Policy Debate Speaker Duties

1AC 1NC 2AC 2NC 1NR 1AR 2NR 2AR

-Basically just reads -Roadmap and -Roadmap and -Roadmap and -Roadmap and -Roadmap and sign- -Overview of round -Overview of
the pre-written case sign-post sign-post sign-post sign-post post before speech round before
speech
-Makes sure case is -Address T first if -Clarify story of the -Follow previously -Follow previously -Condense -Roadmap and
timed to 8 minutes running T aff and any glaring established flow established flow arguments and sign-post -Roadmap and
issues/confusion (for 2NC args) (for arguments in address (in order sign-post
-Include brief -Make sure to run 1NR) from the block) in -“Go for” only a
introduction complete shells -Address ALL -Use the 3 part line-by-line (they few winning -Address all
of any T arguments in the argument on line- -Use the 3 part said, we said, why arguments. arguments in the
-Read sub-structure arguments or order that the 1NC by line analysis argument on line- we win) 2NR
and make sure case disadvantages presented them. (they said, we said, by-line analysis -Condense
is organized with (must include all why we win) (they said, we said, -Use the 3 part arguments from -Point out “kicked”
contentions labeled. 4 parts) -If answering T, why we win) argument on line-by- the block and point arguments from
address all 4 parts -Division of labor line analysis (they out any the block if time
-Make sure you are -Address case of the shell. with 1N (ex. 2NC -Division of labor said, we said, why dropped/conceded
familiar with the arguments and takes off case and with 1N (ex. 2NC we win) arguments- why -Condense
wording and then DAs or off- -If answering DAs, 1NR takes on case) takes off case and the aff loses on arguments on the
pronunciation case args (other include offense 1NR takes on case) -Point out neg these! flow and group
than T) and defense. -Include any final flaws/inconsistencies responses
-Typical structure- negative -Point out and contradictions -Use the 3 part
Intro, Inherency, -Point out any -Use your 1AC arguments, DAs, dropped/conceded argument on line- -Use the 3 part
Plan, Solvency, plan flaws or evidence to answer etc arguments -Use 1AC to weigh by-line analysis argument on line
Advantages OR workability 1NC arguments, against neg (they said, we said, by line analysis
Intro, Inherency, arguments but also provide -Point out any -Extend offense arguments. why we win) (they said, we said,
Harms, Plan, extension evidence dropped/conceded (reasons why you why we win)
Solvency -Press for if necessary. Use arguments win) and defense -Prove why your -Include overviews
evidence / point post-dating, (reasons why you sources are better before arguments -Include overviews
-Be prepared to out weaknesses evidence -Address aff don’t lose) (qualifications, date, before arguments
answer basic from CX quality/relevance, answers to relevance) -Impact calc and
questions about and source arguments- why -Address aff theory arguments -Impact calc and
your case -Have 2N ask for qualifications to they do not answers to -Extend offense theory arguments
copy of case after outweigh. adequately answer arguments- why (reasons why you -End with big
-Because this 1AC so you can neg they do not win) and defense picture- call for the -Last chance to
speech can be the look at it and pick -Answer adequately answer (reasons why you ballot 2-3 reasons clarify, tell story of
most dry, make sure apart the spec/vagueness -Impact calculus on don’t lose) why you win the aff
delivery and eye evidence/authors and plan questions advantages and -Impact calculus if
contact is engaging. and/or tags disadvantages applicable (see -Impact calculus -End with big
during your -Demonstrate how (timeframe, 2NC) picture- call for
speech. aff case outweighs magnitude, ballot- 2-3 reasons
status quo and probability, turns you should win
disads. case).
 Policy Debate Speaking Order
1AC 1st Affirmative Constructive 8 minutes

CX of 1A by 2N 3 minutes

1NC 1st Negative Constructive 8 minutes

CX of 1N by 1A 3 minutes

2AC 2nd Affirmative Constructive 8 minutes

CX of 2A by 1N 3 minutes

2NC 2nd Negative Constructive 8 minutes

CX of 2N by 2A 3 minutes

1NR 1st Negative Rebuttal 5 minutes

1AR 1st Affirmative Rebuttal 5 minutes

2NR 2nd Negative Rebuttal 5 minutes

2AR 2nd Affirmative Rebuttal 5 minutes

Each team gets 5 minutes of prep time for the entire round