THE ART OF FLOWING

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THE ART OF FLOWING

• Bill SheffieldLewis-Clark State College
• Lewiston, Idaho

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Why Flow?

• In order to respond to arguments by your
  opponents, you must be able to write them down so
  that you can remember them and respond to them in
  order.
• A speaking outline.
• A record of the debate round.

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Flowing Guidelines/Suggestions

• Dont be afraid to use paper!
• Paper is cheap wins arent.
• Use plain white typing paper (legal size 8 ½ X
  14).
• Start by drawing columns for each speech.
• Flow only on one side of your paper.
• Flow the length of the paper, not the width.
• Leave space between each argument to allow for
  development as the debate round progresses.
• Flow top to bottom, left to right. Each
  speakers arguments should flow vertically, with
  each line of argumentation flowing horizontally.
• Use two different colors of pen (typically
  black/blue and red). Pick pens that move
  smoothly and do not smear.

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Flowing Guidelines/Suggestions (cont.)

• Flow in a language with which youre familiar.
  (Thanks again, Skip!)
• Use shorthand. Develop a system of abbreviating
  that you use consistently.
• Make sure to print legibly.
• Use structuring, with labeling and indentation.
• Flow one major set of arguments per sheet of
  paper (disads, procedurals, counterplan)
  separate from case flow(s).
• Dont be afraid to re-order the arguments/flow
  sheets to prioritize them.
• Never give up during the round. Just start again
  and get whatever you can.
• Flow anything you can lectures, the news, talk
  shows, other debates in which you are not
  debating, etc. Practice so that you can develop
  a system that works for you adapt and change!

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CASE FLOW
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OFF-CASE FLOW