Content-Manager, Administrators
203
edits
Difference between revisions of "Theory"
m
added a hyperlink to the t-fw page
CheeseMeese (talk | contribs) m (added a hyperlink to the t-fw page) |
|||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
Theory debate is a type of debate where debaters attempt to prove that their opponents are damaging the debate round itself, usually through arguments like fairness and education. Strategically, theory can usually take the highest layer of the round as debaters will claim that it is a prior question of being able to continue the round e.g. “if the debate round was so unfair/uneducational we cannot debate in the first place.” Theory can also be run as a time suck since it can be condensed into a short paragraph and multiple short shells can be run at a time, causing it to be extremely advantageous since each theory shell can impact out to dropping the other team. | Theory debate is a type of debate where debaters attempt to prove that their opponents are damaging the debate round itself, usually through arguments like fairness and education. Strategically, theory can usually take the highest layer of the round as debaters will claim that it is a prior question of being able to continue the round e.g. “if the debate round was so unfair/uneducational we cannot debate in the first place.” Theory can also be run as a time suck since it can be condensed into a short paragraph and multiple short shells can be run at a time, causing it to be extremely advantageous since each theory shell can impact out to dropping the other team. | ||
== Structure of a Shell == | == Structure of a Shell == | ||
Theory (also called “theory shells” or just “shells”) are composed of four parts: the [[Structure_of_a_Shell#Interpretation.2FViolation|interpretation and violation]], [[Structure_of_a_Shell#Standards|standards]], and [[Structure_of_a_Shell#Voters|voters]]. | Theory (also called “theory shells” or just “shells”) are composed of four parts: the [[Structure_of_a_Shell#Interpretation.2FViolation|interpretation and violation]], [[Structure_of_a_Shell#Standards|standards]], and [[Structure_of_a_Shell#Voters|voters]]. | ||
== Initiating Theory == | == Initiating Theory == | ||
[Explanations on why you might initiate theory in various speeches, with links to [[1AC Theory]], [[1NC Theory]], [[1AR Theory]], and [[2NR theory]] pages.] | [Explanations on why you might initiate theory in various speeches, with links to [[1AC Theory]], [[1NC Theory]], [[1AR Theory]], and [[2NR theory]] pages.] | ||
== Common Shells == | == Common Shells == | ||
[Explain why certain theory shells gain popularity and remain common, with a link to [[Common Theory Shells]] which provides a brief description of all of the most common theory shells.] | [Explain why certain theory shells gain popularity and remain common, with a link to [[Common Theory Shells]] which provides a brief description of all of the most common theory shells.] | ||
Note: [[Disclosure Theory]] should go in here. | Note: [[Disclosure Theory]] should go in here. | ||
== Frivolous Theory == | == Frivolous Theory == | ||
Click here for an intro to [[Frivolous Theory]] | Click here for an intro to [[Frivolous Theory|Frivolous Theory.]] | ||
== Topicality == | == Topicality == | ||
[Explanation of what T shells are, with a link to the [[Topicality]] page.] | [Explanation of what T shells are, with a link to the [[Topicality]] page.] | ||
Click here to access the [[T-Framework]] page. | |||
== Combo Shells == | == Combo Shells == | ||
[Explain what a combo shell is, with a link to [[Combo Shells]] to provide a more detailed explanation.] | [Explain what a combo shell is, with a link to [[Combo Shells]] to provide a more detailed explanation.] | ||
== Recommended Drills == | == Recommended Drills == | ||
[Explain how getting good at theory requires practice, with a link to further [[Recommended Theory Drills]].] | [Explain how getting good at theory requires practice, with a link to further [[Recommended Theory Drills]].] | ||