Name _________________________________   Period ________  Tournament Debate

OUTLINE for an AFFIRMATIVE Lincoln-Douglas Debate Case

Quotation:

With these words in mind, I stand firmly resolved that: (state resolution)

For the sake of clarification in this debate, I would like to define the following terms from

_____________________ Dictionary:

My value for this debate is ____________________ because _____________ is ___________________________________________________________________. 

My value criterion is _____________________________ because it is the best tool with which to measure if my value is being upheld in this debate. 

I have three contentions (arguments), each of which upholds my value: 

My 1^st contention is that:  (state the title of this contention)

My 2^nd contention is that: (state the title of this contention)

My 3^rd  contention is that: (state the title of this contention)

Contention 1: (repeat title of your contention)

EXPLANATION of your contention using logic and reasoning:

EVIDENCE and/or EXPERT opinion supporting this contention

(Do the same for Contentions 2 & 3)

In conclusion, having supported my value of ________________, I urge an affirmation of the resolution that (restate resolution) ________________________________________________.