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Debate and Speech Division
DEBATE
When was the last time that you debated?
Every one has debated, and almost everyone has debated more recently than they think. Debating is all around us. we debate about almost everything. Debating is everywhere, and everyone can do it.
The goal of a debate is to convinceyour audience that your side of the
topic is true
DEBATE STRATEGIES
1. Refer back to the tag of your argument
This step is where you indicate to the judge what argument you want to extend. Make a specific reference. This could include a piece of evidence.
2. Explain your argument
In this stage you comprehensively explain your argument. This step may take one sentence or several, depending on the time pressure in the speech.
3. Characterize your opponent’s response to your argument.
Your description should be fair. Do not be critical of the other side’s argument. Don’t call it “stupid” or “silly”. You will lose credibility with the judge if you do that.
4. Resolve the issue
At this stage you explain why you are right and they are wrong. It could be something as simple as pointing out that your evidence is more recent or qualified.
5. Impact the importance of winning the argument
The final step involves providing an impact assessment. You want to get maximum credit for winning the particular clash battle so tell the judge what it is exactly that you win if they do resolve the issue in your favor.
DEBATE COMPETITION
Debate Competition
Chairperson
1
2
3
Speaking Area
Adjudicator
3
1
2
Audience
Affi
rmativ
e
team
Op
posit
e
team
Guide Sheets
A chairperson’s sheet. This is a suggested guide to the duties of a chairperson. Itincludes an example of each duty. A chairperson can simply fill in the gaps if he or she wishes.
A timekeeper’s guide. This sets out the basic duties of a timekeeper. It includes atemplate to record each speaker’s time, if desired.
Adjudicators use three categories to consider debates:
Þ Manner describes the way that a particular speech is presented: ‘how you say it’.For example, how interesting, sincere or humorous is the speaker
Þ Matter describes the arguments that you present, both in their general strengthand in the way that you support and explain them. Like manner, the average
Þ Method describes the structure of your speech. It can often become a ‘mixed bag’ category involving all those parts of your speech that don’t seem to fit into either manner or matter.
The First Speaker
The first affirmative A formal introduction The definition, and any
other definitional clarifications
The affirmative team’s case approach
The split An outline of argument The arguments A summary of
arguments A conclusion.
The first negative A brief introduction Rebuttal The negative team’s
case approach The split An outline of argument The arguments A summary of
arguments A conclusion.
The Second Speaker
Specifically, the second affirmative and second negative have the following duties:· A brief introduction· Rebuttal· A brief link to the team’s case approach· An outline of argument· The arguments· A summary of arguments· A conclusion.
The Third Speaker
The third speakers must spend most of their speeches rebutting. They must alsosummarise. The structure of a third speaker’s speech will be covered in more detail later.
Signposting
In debating, a ‘signpost’ is essentially a label that tells your audience, adjudicator and opposition. an indication of where you are in your speech. A signpost does not need to be complicated, but it does need to be clear.
Rebuttals
Rebuttals is the part of debate that attempts to disarm the opponents
arguments. Sometimes the rebuttal section should come before the
arguments supporting your position and sometimes after.
conclusionThe aim of a debate, as with the aim of any game, is to win. There is no better way to improve your debating, and to have fun doing so, than to enter every debate determined to do whatever possible – within the rules and the spirit of the contest – to win.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR ATTENTION