Debate Structure

Modified Oregon timing for Oral Training 11

1. First affirmative constructive speech (3 minutes)

   • First affirmative questioned by second negative (2 minutes)

2. First negative constructive speech (3 minutes)

   • First negative questioned by first affirmative (2 minutes)

3. Second affirmative constructive speech (3 minutes)

   • Second affirmative questioned by first negative (2 minutes)

4. Second negative constructive speech (3 minutes)

   • Second negative questioned by second affirmative (2 minutes)

5. Negative rebuttal-summary, by first negative speaker (1 minutes)

6. Affirmative rebuttal-summary, by first affirmative speaker (1 minutes)

from Sample Speaking Arrangements