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    Debate Rules: The Beginner Guide to How Competitive Debate Works

    Competitive speech and debate is a structured activity where students argue or deliver speeches under timed rules, judged on reasoning, evidence, and delivery. Start by choosing one event (Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, Policy, BP, World Schools, or a speech event), learning the round order, and practicing a simple case in mock rounds.