Types of College Debate
Most members of the team choose to participate in IPDA, but there are 3 common debate formats offered in our circuit.
Most members of the team choose to participate in IPDA, but there are 3 common debate formats offered in our circuit.
The International Public Debate Association is a form of extemporaneous debate.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/14cUKQSLfh7lqZaII3FvBUIm7ImW5uAqSBFripmhrRpI
The link above is a basic introduction to different types of IPDA (International Public Debate Association) topics and case formatting.
For those with experience in high school forensics, LD, or Lincoln-Douglas, might ring a bell. They're the same event in name only. Collegiate Lincoln-Douglas functions similarly to policy debate. The main difference between LD and Policy is in structure, as opposed to content - LD is 1v1, while Policy is 2v2.
http://www.ipdadebate.info/uploads/4/9/8/1/4981933/ipda_best_practices.pdf
A guide primarily for tournament judges and organizers, that features definitions for common terminology.
Provides, among other information, a look at the philosophical foundations behind IPDA Debate.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D0uUitpYGh4
The first in a series of videos designed to introduce newcomers to the ins and outs of IPDA.