Browse or download the 2018/2019 Chicago Debate Core Files,
as well as other important Core Files supplements below.

SY2018-2019 Chicago Debate Core Files

The 2018-2019 Chicago Debate League Core Files are available for download (two formats, same files):

Chicago Debate League High School Core Files

Chicago Debate League High School Core Files PDF (we recommend this one for printing)

Chicago Debate League High School Core Files Word (we recommend this one for editing, instruction or paperless debate)

Chicago Middle School Debate League Core Files

Chicago Middle School Debate League Core Files PDF (we recommend this one for printing)

Chicago Middle School Debate League Core Files Word (we recommend this one for editing, instruction or paperless debate)

SY2018-2019 Core Files Teacher’s Resources

Core Files Teacher’s Manuals

Chicago Debate League High School Teacher’s Manual

Chicago Middle School Debate Teacher’s Manual

Argument Outlines

Chicago Debate League High School Core Files Argument Outlines

These outlines are the exact argument labels (called “tags”) found in the Chicago Debate Core Files with all of the evidence removed. The outlines can be used to teach and learn the Core Files arguments first before delving into the more complex textual evidence.

Chicago Middle School Debate League Core Files Argument Outlines

These outlines are the exact argument labels (called “tags”) found in the Chicago Middle School Debate League Core Files with all of the evidence removed. The outlines can be used to teach and learn the Core Files arguments first before delving into the more complex textual evidence.

SY2018-2019 Argument Limits

Chicago Debate League High School Argument Limits – Red and Maroon Conferences – Novice
(Final version – updated to include Refugees AFFIRMATIVE at Tournaments 4 + 5. Note that this replaces the Novice Argument Limits found in Core Files.]

Chicago Debate League High School Argument Limits – Red and Maroon Conferences – Varsity

Chicago Debate League High School Argument Limits – Blue Conference

Chicago Debate League High School Argument Limits – White Conference

Chicago Middle School Debate League Argument Limits

Printing and Filing

Core Files Printing Vendors 

This year we are working with four print vendors: Crossmark, Kwik Kopy, Riverside Graphics, and Quartet Digital Printing. For those who need a CPS vendor code to pay for the Core Files, please contact Riverside Graphics. For those who can pay by check or credit card or do not need a vendor code, you may contact any of the below vendors.

How many copies should I order?

At a minimum, each school will need one copy for every pair of 2 students who will compete together at tournaments and at least 2-3 extra copies as backup and for coaches to keep at practice and for tournaments.

Riverside Graphics:

Shipping up to 15 sets within the Chicago Area = $35

Please make sure schools are aware of the following:

1.) Please have orders directed to James Monahan (jpm@riversidegx.com).

2.) NO order will be processed until payment has been arranged. As an approved vendor (#18443), we can accept official CPS Purchase Orders, checks, cash and major Credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex and Discover).

3.) Orders are only accepted through the participating schools. No orders from individuals will be accepted, i.e., no having individual parents order one copy for each child.

4.) Please allow 3-5 days from receipt of the PO. Items are due to ship UPS Ground unless other arrangements are made.

We suggest that schools do not wait until the last minute. These orders are printed on demand and are processed in the order they are received, although we are well equipped to move them out as quickly as possible.

Crossmark:

Contact Crossmark Printing Inc. by email or phone to request copies of the core file.  Dennis Cramer, dcramer@ecrossmark.com, 708-429-9704

• Specify High School or Middle School Core Files (number of sets)
• Include Delivery Address and Coaches Name
• Provide Method of Payment

Sets are $59/each for High School, $40/each for Middle School, and $29.50/each for Teacher Manual. Please note: Delivery is $5.25 per order. Delivery will take two to three days from the date of the provision of method of payment.

Kwik Kopy:

Contact Darryl Wolf at darrylwolf@kwikkopy.com or (312) 407-0100

High School Core Files

For  5 sets 560  Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 231.00

For 10 sets 560 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 367.00

For 15 sets 560 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 460.00

For 20 sets 560 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 658.00

For 25 sets 560  Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock             $ 762.00

Middle School Core Files

For 5 sets 261 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock                $ 132.00

For 10 sets 261 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 242.00

For 15 sets 261 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 326.00

For 20 sets 261 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 398.00

For 25 sets 261 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock              $ 494.00

Teacher Manual

For 5  sets 75 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock                 $  45.00

For 10 sets 75 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock                $  70.00

For 15 sets 75 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock                $ 116.00

For 20 sets 75Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock                 $ 153.00

For 25 sets 75 Originals 1 sided-3 HD-Shrink wrapped-#20 White Stock                $ 186.00

All shipping  & delivery charges not included

Payment via Credit Card

Quartet Digital Printing (Evanston)

$15/each for Middle School Core Files

Contact production@quartetdigitalprinting.com for exact costs and shipping rates.

Chicago Debate Core Files File Folders

In order to be prepared to compete, each Chicago Debate team needs to have an evidence box, within which is a set of Core Files, properly filed. 

We recommend using basic manila file folders, which are easy and cheap and you may already have around your school.

Some teams prefer accordion (or expanding) files to file folders. Here is a solid accordion file option. Note that this won’t fit your entire Core Files, but would work well if you selected one affirmative out of the options in the Core Files.

Core Files Filing Labels

High School file folder labels (for Avery 5160)

Middle School file folder labels (for Avery 5160)

If you plan to use our Core Files labels, order the Avery 5160 labels to print them out on!

Chicago Debate Core Files Evidence Boxes

Consider getting a box for each team of 2 students to carry their evidence to and from tournaments.

Blue-topped Box

Black-topped Box