Public Forum debate is a 2 vs 2 style of debate that includes topics ripped from the headlines and many kinds of evidence.
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| Speech | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pro Speaker 1 Constructive | 4 | Pro speaker 1 builds up their case. |
| Con Speaker 1 Constructive | 4 | Con speaker 1 builds up their case. |
| First Speakers Crossfire | 3 | Pro speaker 1 and Con speaker 1 ask each other questions. |
| Pro Speaker 2 Rebuttal | 4 | Pro speaker 2 attacks Con case. |
| Con Speaker 2 Rebuttal | 4 | Con speaker 2 attacks Pro case. |
| Second Speakers Crossfire | 3 | Pro speaker 2 and Con speaker 2 ask each other questions. |
| Pro Speaker 1 Final Focus | 2 | Pro speaker 1 wraps up. |
| Con Speaker 1 Final Focus | 2 | Con speaker 1 wraps up. |
| Grand Crossfire | 3 | All speakers can ask each other questions. |
| Pro Speaker 2 Final Focus | 2 | Pro speaker 2 wraps up. |
| Con Speaker 2 Final Focus | 2 | Con Speaker 2 wraps up. |
Each team gets 2 minutes of prep time, which can be used in any amount before a speech.
The two sides are Pro and Con. A coin flip is used to pick sides.
PF topics are called Resolutions, and usually are about headline topics. Resolutions usually include the word should.