Public Forum debate

GPTKB entity

Statements (56)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf debate format
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs PF
gptkbp:coinFlipDetermines side or speaking order
gptkbp:cookingMethod limited
no prep between rounds
gptkbp:debateSeason school year
gptkbp:deemphasizes speed
technical jargon
gptkbp:emphasizes clarity
persuasion
public speaking skills
gptkbp:finalsHeldAt gptkb:NCFL_Grand_Nationals
gptkb:NSDA_National_Tournament
gptkb:Tournament_of_Champions
gptkbp:focusesOn current events
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Public Forum debate
gptkbp:introduced gptkb:National_Forensic_League
gptkbp:introducedIn 2002
gptkbp:involves teams of two
gptkbp:judge experienced judges
lay judges
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:relatedTo gptkb:Lincoln-Douglas_debate
gptkb:Policy_debate
gptkb:Parliamentary_debate
gptkbp:resolutionFormat resolved: statement
gptkbp:sideDeterminedBy coin flip
gptkbp:speechOrder gptkb:Crossfire
gptkb:Con_Rebuttal
gptkb:Final_Focus
gptkb:Grand_Crossfire
gptkb:Pro_Rebuttal
Con Constructive
Pro Constructive
Summary Speeches
gptkbp:structure constructive speeches
crossfire periods
final focus speeches
rebuttal speeches
summary speeches
gptkbp:teamSides gptkb:Pro
Con
gptkbp:timeLimits varied by speech
gptkbp:topicExamples gptkb:international_relations
social issues
domestic policy
economic issues
gptkbp:topicsChange monthly
gptkbp:usedBy gptkb:National_Catholic_Forensic_League
state debate organizations
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:National_Speech_and_Debate_Association_tournaments
high school debate tournaments
middle school debate tournaments
gptkbp:winner majority judge decision
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Newton_South_High_School_Debate_Team
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5