Cross Examination

Each speaker in a round will question another speaker and be questioned by his/her opponent. The cross examination period is two minutes. Some recommendations about cross-examination include:

WHAT YOU WANT TO DO...

1. Have at least 3 questions ready to ask before the round begins
2. Use closed-ended questions (Questions that require "yes" or "no" answers or short responses)
3. Create questions that set up your arguments in later speeches
4. If you asked the questions you needed and there is still time remaining, it is ok to sit down.

WHAT TO AVOID...

1. Asking very generic questions unless necessary (What are your sources?, Why are you speaking "for/against" the resolution?)
2. Asking open-ended questions (Questions that require long answers.)
3. Making statements instead of asking questions
4. Not ask any questions