Victory Briefs/Lincoln-Douglas Lesson: Counterplan Theory

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Lincoln-Douglas Lesson: Counterplan Theory

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This four-part lesson will explain various theoretical issues involving counterplans in LD debate, and the in-round application of these concepts. 

Instructor: David Edwards

Georgetown '24. TOC semifinalist.

Contents

Section 1: Intro to Counterplan Theory

By David Edwards

In this lesson series, we'll cover the common theory debates that come up regarding counterplans in LD. Understanding the different arguments in these debates will be useful to any and all debaters, whether you want to uplayer in the 1AR or just get back to substance in the 2NR, counterplan theory is here to stay in LD.

Counterplan Theory 1
Activity 1

Section 2: Status Theory

Counterplan Theory 2
Activity 2
Counterplan Theory 3
Activity 3

Section 3: Fiat Theory

Counterplan Theory 4
Activity 4

Section 4: Substantive Theory

Counterplan Theory 5
Activity 5

Additional Resources

Additional Resources
Review Questions
Review Questions: Answers