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Lincoln-Douglas Debate, sometimes called Lincoln-Douglas, LD debate, or simply, LD, is a style of debate practiced in National Forensic League competitions, and widely used in related debate leagues such as the National Catholic Forensic League, National Educational Debate Association, the National Christian Forensics and Communication Association, and their related regional organizations. The Lincoln-Douglas Debate format is named for the 1858 Lincoln-Douglas Debates between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas.
Overview
Lincoln-Douglas Debate involves the philosophical analysis and debate of a resolution that has no definite answer. Two debaters argue in opposition to each other in a round, with one representing the affirmative side and the other representing the negative side. The affirmative must prove the resolution true; the negative must simply prevent the affirmative from achieving this goal, although this is also somewhat debatable. (However, unlike policy debate, this does not denote a burden of proof.) Most debate events recognize two levels of competitors: Junior Varsity and Varsity, while some tournaments include a Novice division.
Debate Structure
There are very few "official rules" associated with the actual debates themselves. Almost any norm accepted by the community can be (and often times is) challenged and disregarded by a debater in favor of a form that they feel more often represents "good debate." Norms also vary by locale; accepted standards in one state may be different from those in another. More on [ Lincoln-Douglas debate ]
Debaters: WE NEED JUDGES FOR LINCOLN DOUGLAS AND PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE AT PERRY. If your parent or someone you know... http://bit.ly/4e2h2v
HooverSD (HooverSD) Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:16:28 -0000
Debaters: WE NEED JUDGES FOR LINCOLN DOUGLAS AND PUBLIC FORUM DEBATE AT PERRY. If your parent or someone you know... http://bit.ly/4e2h2v
In 1858 Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas came to Alton for their seventh and final debate in their campaign... http://bit.ly/gZdUa
CheryEicharJett (Cheryl Eichar Jett) Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:45:25 -0000
In 1858 Abraham Lincoln and Stephen A. Douglas came to Alton for their seventh and final debate in their campaign... http://bit.ly/gZdUa
Sparring in a Lincoln-Douglas debate, Nate, #otherwaystoleaveyourlover
UnderwearEyes (Rebecca Fraijo) Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:44:58 -0000
Sparring in a Lincoln-Douglas debate, Nate, #otherwaystoleaveyourlover
Westman.org - Mike's Abode: discussion board, philosophy, old cases, topic analysis, resolutions.
Brian's Main Debate Page - Topic analysis, links, extemp information.
Debate and IE Forum - Designed to serve SDIVSL, CHSSA, NFL, and CFL members and those interested in competitive speaking, research, and communication. Advanced theory on LD and other events.
Ivy Scholars Program - Registration and program information for this summer academic program for high school Lincoln-Douglas debaters at Yale University.
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James' Lincoln-Douglas Debate Page - Topic analysis of UIL and NFL topics.
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Kentucky National Debate Institute - Lincoln Douglas Debate camp information, reviews, and applications.
LD Prep - Current information, topic analysis, weekly articles, poll, skills library.
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LDdebate.com - Evidence, topic analysis, articles, and message boards for LD Debaters.
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LDX Debate Academy - Provides plenty of free lessons for everything connected to Lincoln Douglas Debate on the high school level.
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Leslie's Debate Page - Tips about LD for champs and novices, topic analysis, nice links page, and a LD site award.
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The LD Debate Master List - Links to a large number of LD sites.
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