Public Forum Prep That Wins Ballots
Cut real cards, build persuasive cases, and prep crossfire with an AI coach built for PF's monthly topics.
Public Forum is a partner debate format built around current-events topics that change throughout the season. That means constant re-prep: new evidence, new case positions, and new blocks every time the topic turns over. Speed of prep is a real competitive advantage in PF.
DebateIQ is built for that cycle. The AI coach can break down a brand-new resolution in minutes, the card search finds real evidence from live web sources with proper citations, and the case editor and flow tool keep your whole prep organized from topic release to elimination rounds.
What you get with DebateIQ
Topic Breakdown in Minutes
Ask the AI coach to analyze any new PF resolution — definitions, framing, best pro/con ground, and likely meta of the topic.
Real Evidence, Real Cites
Search the live web for evidence cards with tags, author/date citations, and verbatim quotes — the format judges and opponents expect in evidence exchange.
Case & Block Writing
Draft pro and con cases in a Verbatim-style editor and generate blocks against the most common contentions on the topic.
PF Flow Template
A digital flow with PF-specific columns — constructive, rebuttal, summary, final focus — so nothing gets dropped.
Crossfire Prep
Generate likely crossfire questions and practice concise, persuasive answers before you're in the round.
Lay & Flow Judge Modes
PF judging pools vary wildly. Switch coaching styles between lay-judge persuasion and technical line-by-line as needed.
How to prep a new PF topic fast
When a topic drops, ask the AI coach for a full topic breakdown, then run card searches for your strongest pro and con arguments. Build both cases in the editor, generate blocks against the predictable meta, and use the flow tool at practice rounds. Because DebateIQ searches the live web, your evidence stays current as the topic develops in the news.
Evidence ethics built in
PF has strict norms around evidence exchange. DebateIQ's card search returns verbatim quotes with real source URLs and full citations, so your cards hold up when opponents ask to see them.
Built for partners and teams
Both partners can prep with the same tools — split the topic, share case ideas, and use the same block files. Summary and final focus practice with the AI coach helps you collapse to the right arguments late in the round.
Frequently asked questions
What is Public Forum debate?
Public Forum (PF) is a two-on-two debate format using accessible, current-events resolutions that change during the season. Rounds feature constructive speeches, rebuttals, summaries, final focus speeches, and crossfire question periods.
How often do PF topics change?
PF topics typically change monthly or every two months depending on the part of the season, which means teams are constantly re-prepping. DebateIQ's AI topic breakdown and live-web card search are designed to make each re-prep cycle fast.
Can DebateIQ find evidence for the current PF topic?
Yes. The card search uses AI with live web search, so it finds real, currently-online sources for whatever topic you're prepping — including brand-new resolutions.
Is DebateIQ free for PF teams?
Yes — the free plan includes AI coaching, card searches, case building, and the flow tool. Premium unlocks unlimited usage for $1.99/month, $15/year, or a $50 lifetime purchase.
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