NSDA Division Active
Debate
& Speech
The adversarial platform for constructing cases, analyzing evidence, and perfecting rhetorical execution. Let the arguments speak.
RESOLVED
AFFIRMATIVE
CROSS
Competitive Formats
2v2
Public Forum
Evidence-based debate on current events. Requires accessible rhetoric and strong cross-examination.
Prepare Case ↗1v1
Lincoln-Douglas
Value and philosophy-oriented debate. Focuses heavily on framework and moral justification.
Prepare Case ↗2v2
Policy Debate
Highly technical, fast-paced debate proposing specific policy changes to a broad resolution.
Prepare Case ↗Individual
Speech Events
Extemporaneous, Original Oratory, and Interp events focused entirely on presentation and execution.
Open Lab ↗