Outline for Writing a PF Debate Speech

Name:  ______________________________________________   Date:  ____________

Introduction: (You should write the intro and the conclusion LAST)

Because (of what you just said in the introduction), my partner and I firmly affirm/negate the resolution which states:  Resolved: Unilateral military force by the United States is justified to prevent nuclear proliferation for the following reasons:

Contention (claim) 1:

Warrant (evidence to support your contention)

Impact (why your contention and evidence should matter to the judge … what is important for the judge to understand.

TRANSITION sentence to ___________

Contention (claim) 2:

Warrant (evidence to support your contention)

Impact (why your contention and evidence should matter to the judge … what is important for the judge to understand.

Contention (claim) 3:

Warrant (evidence to support your contention)

Impact (why your contention and evidence should matter to the judge … what is important for the judge to understand.

Conclusion:  Bring it back to the introduction.  DO NOT repeat your contentions!  Make an intellectual or emotional appeal to the judge.