An exciting form of debate, crossexamination debate tests all facets of a students abilities to argue. The purpose of these rules is to define the goals and procedures of lincolndouglas debate such that all participants will enter into the debates sharing a common set of expectations. A students guide to classic debate competition ksu faculty. Crossexamination scope and limitations subsections b and c of rule 611 specifically address two issues related to the presentation of evidence the scope of crossexamination and the use of leading questions. The first rule of cross examination is that there are no absolute rules of cross examination. Because these rules focus on the goals and procedures of debate, they do not include all that might be considered, from a strategic perspective, principles of effective debate. Order speech and debate championship digital recordings from the online store. On crossexamination, however, it is usually impossible to rehearse, so you will have to rely on meticulous preparation. Unlike cross examination debate, there is no opportunity to cross examine members. A lawyer can do anything with crossexamination if he is skillful enough not the impale his own cause upon it i b.
Introduction crossexamination is a weapon, an effective weapon if handled correctly and a dangerous weapon if not. Itworkswellinclubprograms because it includes prepared speeches and a crossexamination period and stilltakes onlyabout thirtyfive minutes. Rose iii discusses how to structure cross examinations to create persuasive impact. District leadership toolkit resources 2 debate training guide intended to produce systemic change. Round robin or multiple preliminary rounds leading to an elimination bracket.
Itworkswellinclubprograms because it includes prepared speeches and a cross examination period and stilltakes onlyabout thirtyfive minutes. An excerpted clip from uc hastings college of the law in san francisco of the late great irving younger delivering some key points of his much referenced 10 commandments of. Crossexamination means simply the questioning of an opponent. What the jury hears first and last are most memorable. How to win in cross examination believe it or not, many rounds can be won or lost by the time cross examination is done. These resources, while not comprehensive, have been selected as good reference points on debate in canada at the high school level. Remember, 30% of the entire debate is spent in crossexamination it should be a meaningful and essential part of the debate. My own perspective on crossexamination has recently broadened. Tips for effective crossexamination gentry locke attorneys. New rules of crossexamination enterprises university of. Crossex, short for crossexamination, is a period of time between speeches where opponents ask each other questions to clarify and better understand each others case and, if all goes well, an important concession for you to win the debate. Rules of crossexamination debate 1 the debate will be presided over by mr. The rules of the game cross examination is the litigators greatest weapon, but properly playing the game requires knowledge of the rules and maximum preparation. The new rules of crossexamination short course will provide you with practical tips and instructive reallife examples to learn straightforward, effective techniques to maximise the fact.
Irving youngers 10 commandments of cross examination at. Unlike crossexamination debate, there is no opportunity to crossexamine members. Irving youngers 10 commandments of cross examination at uc. Each round includes approximately 90 minutes of oral arguments in a. A special type of debate was devised for toastmastersinternational. Sep 14, 20 cross examination debate it is an exercise in a developing the skills of argumentation. The judges, based on their discretion, shall have the authority to determine who will be the best speaker and best debater. The debate unfolds throughout a series of speeches as outlined below. Every cross examination is different, and has to be approached with flexibility. Crossexamination is a weapon, an effective weapon if handled correctly and a dangerous weapon if not.
Cross examination debate it is an exercise in a developing the skills of argumentation. Second negative crossexamination the rules of procedure outlined above, under first. The rules are framed in such a way that debaters are allowed a degree of creative freedom. Successful cross examinations capture the attention of the jury and judge and expose the. The 1nc is crossexamined by the 1st affirmative speaker the 2ac is crossexamined by the 1st negative speaker the 2nc is crossexamined by the 2nd affirmative speaker lincolndouglas value speeches time affirmative constructive ac 6 minutes negative crossexamines affirmative 3 minutes negative constructive nc 7 minutes. Many judges find this to be the most exciting part of the round and pick out their favorite debater at this time. The preparatory debate class is set for new debaters who are starting off with little background in public speaking or debate. Like a weapon, it must be treated with respect and understanding. In this debate form, there are two speakers to a team. On cross examination, however, it is usually impossible to rehearse, so you will have to rely on meticulous preparation. Cross examination is the time of direct confrontation between opposing members of the teams.
Definition cross examination is a great debate category where a team of contestants is given the opportunity to actually debate another team headon. Rules of oxford oregon debate rules of oxford oregon. On yet another front, public officials cloak their defiance of the law in the mantle of civil disobedience, posing a distinct danger, not just to the obligation to obey the law, but and to the need for. How to win in crossexamination speech and debate forensics. Cross examination is a dangerous foray behind enemy lines. Most debaters tend to ignore the value of good cross examination. Jan, 2014 an excerpted clip from uc hastings college of the law in san francisco of the late great irving younger delivering some key points of his much referenced 10 commandments of cross examination. Do not necessarily follow the order of opposing counsels direct examination of the witness. Definition crossexamination is a great debate category where a team of contestants is given the opportunity to actually debate another team headon.
One team, the affirmative, argues for a change in the existing conditions and philosophies of a particular system, conventional wisdom or way of thinking i. For more trial advocacy tips that will help you persuade. But cross examination is certainly not the time to shoot from the hip. It is also referred to as crossexamination debate sometimes shortened to crossx, cx, crossex, or cx because of the 3minute questioning period following each constructive speech. Crossexamination debating by debbieanne baionedoda on prezi. Pilot for 20192020 school year to offer congressional debate at the state festival tournament and state tournament. Crossexamination style debate requires all debaters to ask and answer questions as well as to perform the usual functions of a debater. Cross examination is not a time for the lawyer to grandstand or win a battle of wits with the witness. A public question and answer exchange that takes place in an attempt to influence a judge. Students debate oneonone for each question 5 minutes. During the debate, timekeepers will adhere strictly to the time schedule for the various speeches and cross examination questioning periods. Policy debate is a form of debate competition in which teams of two advocate for and against a resolution that typically calls for policy change by the united states federal government. Team size a teams may compete as two, three or four. Allowing your opponent to answer your questions doesnt mean your opponent is entitled to give a full speech each time he or she answers.
These are the only rules for lincolndouglas debate. Speakers give their speeches and during these speeches, members of the opposition interrupt politely. Negative cross examination of affirmative 3 minutes. It can be your best friend or your worst enemy if handled incorrectly. The negative the side against shall sit on the left. Present multiple items to debate from one or more topics. Levvis university of connecticut torrington campus. Utilize the two types of crossexamination, as appropriate.
Crossexamination is an important part of the debate round. The winning team shall be determined by the majority decision of the board of judges. Introduction, rules, roles, preparation, and strategy. The united states federal government should establish a national space policy substantially increasing its international space cooperation with the. Not only had chois new partner not won a single debate round all semester in the midst of a very successful nyurun but they were beginning their journey not at a regional tournament. The questioning of a witness or party during a trial, hearing, or deposition by the party opposing the one who asked the person to testify in order to evaluate the truth of that persons testimony, to develop the testimony further, or to accomplish any other objective. You can do anything with a bayonet except sit on it. Throughout the school year, ceda sanctions over 60 tournaments throughout the nation, including an annual national championship tournament that brings together over 175 individual debate teams from across the nation to compete on the basis of. Debate in the classroom kaneb center for teaching and learning. Asking and answering questions in crossexamination. Dallas, texas january 2017 after three partner switches, jin choi cas, 2020 was finally making her intercollegiate debate debut. Students who do policy debate must be able to work well with a partner. Rebuttal speech rebuilds arguments after attacks, refutes arguments of the opposing team, and summarizes the debate. The new rules of crossexamination present an offensive series of tactics specifically designed to enhance the crossexaminers theory of the case.
Who what when where how why questions that begin with any of the above are open ended and. Parliamentary interruptions points of order and privilege and heckling may occur at any time during the debate. Cross ex, short for cross examination, is a period of time between speeches where opponents ask each other questions to clarify and better understand each others case and, if all goes well, an important concession for you to win the debate. The rules of parliamentary debate differ only slightly from those of academic and cross examination style debating. A middle school guide to debate, mock trial and critical thinking gary w. Contemporary argumentation and debate is the annual journal of ceda. You must be prepared, confident and have clear goals. A middle school guide to debate, mock trial and critical. This program focuses on teaching basic knowledge for debating, critical thinking and argumentation for all new students. This section highlights the important rules that govern the crossexamination policy debate format. Rules of crossexamination policy debate this section highlights the important rules that govern the crossexamination policy debate format. Much of what i needed to know about crossexamination came from a onehour training session at the public defenders office in philadelphia early. Ultimately, you can think of cross ex as another speech, except instead of continuous talking, you.
During a trial, your cross examination of the opposing counsels witness is an opportunity to make him or her appear unreliable. If nothing else, debaters tend to underestimate the importance that crossexamination may have on the judge. A students guide to classic debate competition ngin. Voting issues the key points in a debate that are crucial to the outcome, reasons why the judge should give the decision to a team. Public forum debate from nfl district tournament manual. The new rules of crossexamination short course will provide you with practical tips and instructive reallife examples to learn straightforward, effective techniques to maximise the fact finders perception, minimise evasion by the witness and control the runaway witness during the crossexamination. Debate in the classroom kaneb center for teaching and. Throughout the debate, students have the opportunity to crossexamine one another. Crossexamination is a dangerous foray behind enemy lines. The topic for policy debate changes annually, so debaters throughout the course of the year will debate the same topic. Define reasonable goals cross examination of an adverse witness has two goals. Chsaa tournament events and rules with the following exceptions.
Examination, crossexamination, and redirect examination. Rules for successful cross examination by steven susser p reparation for cross examination is incomplete unless a trial attorney has defined reasonable goals, developed points of emphasis, and honed his or her technique. Ultimately, you can think of crossex as another speech, except instead of continuous talking, you. Both subsections establish limits within which a trial judge should exercise discretion in maintaining control and order. Negative crossexamination of affirmative 3 minutes. Rules of cross examination debate 1 the debate will be presided over by mr. Anyone who learns the rules can become a master of the art of crossexamination. Cross examination is, like all other parts of the trial opening, direct examinations and closing, a means by which you argue your case. On direct examination, witnesses are controlled through preparation and rehearsal. How to win in crossexamination believe it or not, many rounds can be won or lost by the time crossexamination is done. A judge or panel of judges determines the winner based on the arguments presented within the round. Each debate format has unique strengths and weaknesses. During the debate, timekeepers will adhere strictly to the time schedule for the various speeches and crossexamination questioning periods. In crossexamination debate, there are two teams comprised of two contestants each.
Douglas debate shall run concurrently, if possible. The only three rules of crossexamination by jamison koehler on january 26, 2014. It is also referred to as cross examination debate sometimes shortened to cross x, cx, cross ex, or cx because of the 3minute questioning period. Partner debate affirmative supports status quo negative opposes affirmative 1. Crossexamination legal definition of crossexamination.