Assignment Distribution
As NFALD is an evidence form of debate there is an advantage of having negative evidence when debating a case. Here is an outline of what I look for in a case neg and when to cut one.
Depending on resources you may need to collapse to what is critical, this is how I determine what to cut against.
1) Are we/you losing to it? If it is a case that is a good idea that is routinely beating you then it should be top priority.
2) It is intrinsic? If it can be taken out easily by generic strategies (throwing $ at the problem, ect) then you probably shouldn’t worry too much about it and improve your frontlines and generic.
3) How good is the team/debater? At time very talented debaters will win with bad cases, and inexperienced debaters will win with good cases. This can actually be a factor in cutting cards when resources can get tight.
What does a neg assignment look like?
Ideally it should contain three parts; an index, a strategy sheet, and the cards themselves. Typically the index and strategy sheet can be the front page of the file which explains the critical parts of the case and gives argumentative suggestions. The cards themselves can be organized after that, typically solvency cards then turns and then specific link cards.
A final suggestions to make your assignments due early enough before the tournament that you actually get to practice with them and read them before the tournament begins. Resources are finite, use them wisely.
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