International Public Debate Association Debate





the international public debate association (ipda), inaugurated on february 15, 1997 @ st. mary s university (texas) in san antonio, texas, national debate league active in united states. among universities, unlikely ipda fastest growing debate association within united states. although evidence-based arguments used, central focus of ipda promote debate format emphasizes public speaking , real-world persuasion skills on predominate use of evidence , speed. further goal, ipda predominantly uses lay judges in order encourage audience-centered debate style. furthermore, although main goal of debater persuade judge, ipda awards best speakers within each tournament.


ipda offers both team debating 2 teams, consisting of 2 people, debate , individual debate. in both team , individual debate list of topics given 2 sides thirty minutes before start of round. negotiation ensues pick topic. sides, 1 affirming resolution , 1 negating resolution, prepare opening speech, cross-examination of other side, , closing remarks round.


while member programs of international public debate association associated colleges or universities, participation in ipda tournaments open education level equivalent high school graduate or higher.







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