Public Forum

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf debate format
gptkbp:cookingMethod 2 minutes per team
gptkbp:crew 2
gptkbp:crossfireFormat cross-examination between teams
gptkbp:debatedBy gptkb:environmental_policy
gptkb:international_relations
gptkb:legislation
gptkb:public_policy
gptkb:treaty
civil rights
criminal justice
international affairs
technology policy
social issues
ethical issues
legal issues
economic issues
domestic issues
gptkbp:emphasizes teamwork
persuasion
public speaking skills
current affairs knowledge
gptkbp:firstReleased 2002
gptkbp:focusesOn current events
gptkbp:governingBody gptkb:National_Catholic_Forensic_League
gptkb:National_Speech_and_Debate_Association
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Public Forum
gptkbp:judge experienced judges
lay judges
gptkbp:originalName Controversy Debate
gptkbp:speechStructure constructive speeches
final focus speeches
rebuttal speeches
summary speeches
gptkbp:speechTime 2 minutes (final focus)
2 minutes (grand crossfire)
2 minutes (summary)
3 minutes (crossfire)
4 minutes (constructive)
4 minutes (rebuttal)
gptkbp:topicChanges monthly
gptkbp:usedIn high school debate
middle school debate
gptkbp:uses pro and con sides
gptkbp:winner majority judge decision
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Randy_David
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6