public forum debate

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf debate format
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs PF
gptkbp:contrastsWith gptkb:Lincoln-Douglas_debate
policy debate
gptkbp:createdBy gptkb:National_Forensic_League
gptkbp:emphasizes persuasion for lay judges
gptkbp:focusesOn current events
gptkbp:governedBy gptkb:National_Catholic_Forensic_League
gptkb:National_Speech_and_Debate_Association
gptkb:Tournament_of_Champions
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label public forum debate
gptkbp:involves teams of two
gptkbp:judge experienced judges
lay judges
gptkbp:originatedIn 2002
gptkbp:period about 35-40 minutes per round
gptkbp:structure constructive speeches
final focus speeches
rebuttal speeches
summary speeches
crossfire questioning
gptkbp:topicChanges monthly
gptkbp:topicType gptkb:government_agency
gptkbp:usedIn high school debate competitions
middle school debate competitions
gptkbp:winner majority judge decision
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Affirmative_(debate)
gptkb:Con_Rebuttal
gptkb:Parliamentary_debate
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7