Public Forum Debate

Public Forum is a partner debate style in which a resolution or topic is affirmed or negated. Persuasion, comparitive analysis, and evidence gathering are crucial skills used in Public Forum Debate. This style of debate focuses on foreign policy, economics, and very little ethical arguments are valued or weighed.

Informational Video

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Vocabulary

Public Forum Vocabulary

How To: Informative Worksheets

How To: Write a Public Forum Case
How to: Give a PF Summary Speech
How To: Give a PF Refute Speech
How to: Give a PF Final Focus Speech

Speech Checklists

PF Constructive Checklist