Conclusion
Public Forum cases should have very brief conclusions, typically lasting between 10 and 20 seconds. Debaters should summarize the main arguments of their cases and link back to the opening statement used in the introduction.
In Summary:
• A constructive speech in Public Forum Debate is four minutes long.
• Each constructive speech should begin with an introduction that presents and defines key terms in the resolution; it may also establish a framework for the round.
• The introduction should be followed by one or more contentions that support one side of the resolution.
• Contentions may have sub-points if they are used to clarify arguments for the judge.
• Ideally, constructive speeches should be between 725 and 775 words long.