Each writer agrees that each debate will consist of 6 essays (3 by each writer):
Affirmative Essays....................Negative Essays
1st affirmative............................1st rebuttal
Rebuttal & 2nd affirmative............2nd rebuttal
Rebuttal & 3rd affirmative.............3rd rebuttal
Each writer agrees that all negative rebuttals will be exactly that, a rebuttal of his opponent's position (not an affirmative of his own position). Any material presented in a negative rebuttal must be in direct response to the material presented by the affirmative debater.
Each writer agrees to a limit of 12,000-15,000 characters per essay. This limit cannot be exceeded without prior written acknowledgment of the opponent. (NOTE - on the 1st affirmative, the writer shall be allowed the opportunity to define his proposition, which shall not be included in the 12,000-15,000 character count)
Each writer agrees that 2 questions related to the topic shall be submitted by the negative opponent to the affirmative opponent for each affirmative essay. The response to these questions shall be posted (ie. website, booklet, etc.) with the affirmative essay, but considered separate from the essay itself (ie. not included in the 12,000-15,000 character limit).
Each writer agrees that the material presented will be his own studied position, and not a defense or presentation of what someone else has written. Of course small quotes from others will be allowed, but the material is to primarily be an exchange between the two signed debaters.
Each writer agrees that no new material shall be added in the third and final set of essays (affirmative or negative).
Each writer agrees that they will conduct themselves in such a way as to demonstrate the Spirit of Christ, i.e., no personal attacks, no name calling, etc.
Each writer agrees that if either one wishes to discontinue the written debate, for whatever reasons, a letter stating his reasons for ending the debate be sent to their opponent.
The writers agree to conduct the debate for the benefit of the average person. Small quotes from Greek Lexicons or Greek Scholars, of course, will be allowed, but language familiar with the masses should prevail.
The writers agree to the following schedule for completion of the essays. Each essay will be sent via e-mail on or before the due date:
Sept 1st........................1st affirmative
Oct 1st..........................1st rebuttal
Nov 1st.........................2nd affirmative & rebuttal
Dec 1st ........................2nd rebuttal
Jan 1st..........................3rd affirmative & rebuttal
Feb 1st ........................3rd rebuttal
The writers agree that the two debates will occur simultaneously (ie. each writer will submit the 1st affirmative for his respective proposition on or before Sept 1st).
The writers agree that if and when the debates are published (ie. website, booklet, etc.), that such publication will be in whole. The debates will be published together, with all additional segments (affirmatives/rebuttals/negative questions & answers) intact.
