A description of constructive and rebuttal speeches. http://www.parlidebatebook.info

1. Constructives and Rebuttals

2. Constructives The first four speeches are known as constructives. In these speeches, debaters are allowed to bring in new arguments and build their case. While technically this is allowed, it is looked down upon to bring in big new arguments in the second speech. Points of information can only be asked during constructive speeches (not rebuttals

3. Rebuttals Rebuttals are given for the last two speeches of the debate. Rebuttals are summaries of the key points that debaters believe they are winning They can also respond to the main points the other team claims that they are winning Since these are the last speeches for each team, they should be complete enough to give the judge a compelling reason to cast a vote in their favor