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DUDL Public Forum Debate (PF)
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DUDL provides a self-guided-series of videos and activities that will teach coaches and students about the PF format and prepare them to participate in specialized DUDL events where PF is offered.

December 2021 Topic: 
Resolved: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization should substantially increase its defense commitments to the Baltic states.

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Student Manual
Master Module Curriculum

Judge Primer
DUDL Pro Case File
DUDL Con Case File

Module
Topic
Objective
​Checklist
One
Introduction to Public Forum Debate
Learn the structure of PF debate.
  1. Lesson: Watch Video
    a. Review pages in the master file that correspond to video
  2. Watch Demo Round
  3. Complete Quiz
Two
PF Topic Analysis & Format Review ​
Learn about the topic, brainstorm arguments for each side and review format structure.

  1. Lesson: Watch Topic Analysis Video
    ​a. Review Summary (Master file)
  2. Exercise 1 : Brainstorm 3 arguments for each side of this topic
  3. Exercise 2: Watch 2nd Demo Round
Three
Writing PF Cases
Learn how to write PF cases and create the shell of a new case for the given topic.
  1. Lesson: Watch  Case Writing Video
    a. Review Summary ​(Master file)
  2. Exercise 1 : Write an outline for your case.
  3. Exercise 2: Watch 3nd Demo Round
Four
Crossfire & Practice Rounds
Learn about Crossfire strategies & complete practice rounds.
  1. Lesson: Watch Crossfire Strategies Video
  2. Exercise 1: Watch 4th Demo Round
  3. Exercise 2: Complete a full practice round for each side of NATO topic

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JessicaClark@urbandebate.org
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