Lincoln/Douglas debate refers more to an organizational pattern than a type of debate. LD debate features two speakers, one on each side of a resolution. In the USA high school LD debate [National Forensics League] tends to focus on value propositions, while in college LD debate [National Forensics Association] tends to focus more on quasi-policy or policy propositions.
While styles might be different [speed of delivery, use of evidence, etc.] those engaged in policy-style LD debate can use most of the resources for policy debate. For those involved in value-oriented LD debate this page should be a valuable resource.
LINCOLN/DOUGLAS
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOSAn instructional videotape series produced by the National Forensic League with a grant from the Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation. Prepared for internet streaming by Debate Central.
. LD101 Debating
Affirmative in Lincoln/Douglas Debate
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PART TWO |
Instructor: Pat Bailey, Homewood High School, AL
Marilee Dukes, Vestavia Hills High School, AL
Topics include designing affirmative strategy -- considering the type of resolution,
introductions and conclusions, establishing a value premise, rules for justifications,
and duties of 1AR and 2AR. Length: 56:00
. LD102 Debating Negative in Lincoln/Douglas Debate
| PART ONE | PART
TWO |
Instructor: Pat Bailey, Homewood High School, AL
Marilee Dukes, Vestavia Hills High School, AL
Topics include organizing the negative constructive and strategies and rules
governing the negative rebuttal. Length: 58:00
. LD103 Cross Examination in Lincoln/Douglas Debate
| PART ONE |
PART TWO |
Instructor: Aaron Timmons, Greenhill School, TX
Tips in conducting successful cross examination with student demonstrations
and critique. Length: 48:00
. LD104 What are Values? and Applying Value Standards to Lincoln/Douglas
Debate
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PART TWO |
Instructor: Dale McCall, Wellington High School, FL
Detailed examination of value standards as they apply to L/D Debate. Length:
52:00
. LD105 How to
Prepare for your L/D Rounds
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PART TWO |
Instructor: Dale McCall, Wellington High School, FL
A comprehensive discussion about the preparation steps students need to
undertake to compete confidently in Lincoln-Douglas Debate. Length: 35:00
. LD106 Value Analysis in L/D Debate
| PART ONE | PART
TWO |
Instructor: Diana Prentice Carlin, University of Kansas
An examination of value analysis by outstanding debate coach. Length: 35:00
. LD107 L/D Debate: The Moderate Style
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TWO |
Instructor: Pam Cady, Apple Valley High School, MN
Coach Cady provides invaluable advice on developing a moderate debate style.
Her points are demonstrated by two outstanding student debaters. Length: 53:00
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LD108 Rebuttal Preparation
Instructor: Carol Biel, Chesterton High School, IN
Coach Biel moderates a group discussion with outstanding young high school
debaters in this examination of rebuttal preparation. Length: 55:00
