THE ARCHIVAL COMMONS · OPEN-SOURCE FORENSICS

Forensics Library & Training Vault

Free, peer-reviewed curriculum developed by championship debaters and certified adjudicators. From your first SPAR cross-examination to national circuit final focus collapsing, these materials are 100% open access.

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PF FORMAT GUIDE PDF • 44 PAGES

Public Forum Formats & Strategy Primer

Comprehensive primer on Public Forum mechanics: constructive speech outlining, summary crystallization, final focus collapse techniques, and rapid partner prep.

Audience: Novice & Varsity PF
Revision: SPRING 2026 EDITION
ETC-PF-01
LD PHILOSOPHY PRIMER PDF • 48 PAGES

Lincoln-Douglas Value Debate Frameworks

Philosophical paradigms for values debate: utilitarianism vs deontology, social contract analysis, structural justice criteria, and criterion weighing frameworks.

Audience: LD Debaters & Coaches
Revision: SPRING 2026 EDITION
ETC-LD-02
CHAPTER LAUNCH PDF • 48 PAGES

Turnkey Chapter Launch Dossier

Step-by-step institutional guide for students and faculty advisors: constitution blueprints, administration pitch decks, and budget sheets.

Audience: Prospective Chapter Founders
Revision: REV: 2026.01
ETC-DOSSIER-01
CURRICULUM ZIP • 12 MODULES

12-Week Novice Forensics Syllabus

Complete semester lesson plans covering claim-warrant-impact framework, evidence cutting, cross-examination timing, and speed flowing.

Audience: Coaches & Senior Mentors
Revision: REV: 2025.09
ETC-SYLLABUS-12W
MIDDLE SCHOOL PDF • 32 PAGES

SPAR (Spontaneous Argument) Manual

Fast-paced, low-stakes introductory debate format for middle schoolers and 9th grade novices. Includes 100 playful prompt cards and timer rubrics.

Audience: Middle School Chapters
Revision: EDITION 3 (2026)
ETC-SPAR-MANUAL
ADJUDICATION SHEETS & PDF

Standard Forensic Ballot & Speaker Rubric

Calibrated judge ballot scoring sheets: speaker points (26-30 scale), Reason for Decision (RFD) template, and construct error warnings.

Audience: Volunteer & Parent Judges
Revision: CANON 2026
ETC-BALLOT-CANON
SUBMISSIONS WELCOME

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