Sticky note tagging

Sticky note tagging is a common way to manage evidence in-round. Debaters place a (typically brightly colored) adhesive strip by every evidence card they plan to read. This allows them to quickly find the right quote during a speech, even if they have multiple sheets and briefs cluttering up the lectern.

Sticky-note tagging is usually used in conjunction with a flow outline indicating when to read each card. If briefs are loose-leaf, many debaters will pre-sort the tagged sheets into the order they will be used in the speech. If briefs are stapled together, debaters may write numbers on the sticky notes to help them keep their position.