DEBATE•Formal type of argumentation

•Intelligent exchange of points between the affirmative and negative sides

In debate

Proposition

Proposition

Topic or issue that is argued

upon

In exploring

Do some ORGANIZED research!

Utilize the library-it’s the first source

Do some interviewsTake down notes!Refer to the web

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Parts of an argument

To arouse the interest of the audience

To explain the proposition

To state the issues to be debated

To state the parameters of the debate

introduction

You should arouse the attention of

your audience.

REMEMBER!

Make them see that the

topic is important.

How?

Show them that the topic

is timely.

How?

Preserve a favorable attitude.

How?

Second aim of intro is to

explain the proposition.

REMEMBER!

Define all important words. (1st

A)

How?

Set the parameters/ limit of the

debate (1st A)

How?

The whole idea must be clearly explained.

How?

Present a short but

lively history of the topic.

How?

Third aim of intro is to state the ISSUES.

REMEMBER!

ISSUES are the questions that

when answered, may destroy a side.

UNDERSTAND

ISSUES are the questions that

when answered, may destroy a side.

UNDERSTAND

TEST FOR ISSUESResolved that the K+12 be implemented in SPCIS. (PROPOSITION)

•How would the proposition affect

SPCIS? The students?

TEST FOR ISSUESResolved that the K+12 be implemented in SPCIS. (PROPOSITION)

•Is there really a need to implement the

proposition?

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Parts of an argument

OPPOSING SIDES

Affirmative

Negative

AFFIRMATIVEBurden of proofProve all aspects of the caseCannot win based on inability of the negative

NEGATIVEBurden of rebuttalMust destroy either the necessity, beneficiality and practicability of (+)

Cannot discuss anything the affirmative didn’t discuss

ASPECTS OF THE DEBATE(+)

NECESSITY

BENEFICIALITYPRACTICABILITY

ASPECTS OF THE DEBATE(-)NON-NECESSITY

NON-BENEFICIALITY

NON-PRACTICABILITY

NECESSITYNeed for the propositionDiscusses the presence/absence of an inherent flaw in the status quo

BENEFICIALITYDiscusses the advantages or disadvantages of adopting or rejecting the resolution

PRACTICABILITYfeasibility of a proposition

includes matter of:*law   *clamor *finance

PARTS OF THE DEBATE(+)Constructive speechInterpellation

Rebuttal

Constructive speechpresentation of each

team member’s arguments and

evidence for each aspect of the case

InterpellationThe opportunity for

the opposing debater to ask

questions regarding the speech of the

speaker

RebuttalThe summary and

defense of each team’s arguments and

evidence, to be delivered by the team

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Speaker roles1A speaker-NECESSITY1N speaker-NON NECESSITY

Speaker roles2A speaker-BENEFICIALITY2N speaker-NON BENEFICIALITY

Speaker roles3A speaker-PRACTICABILITY3N speaker-NON PRACTICABILITY

Outline of speech-1A

I. IntroductionII. State the proposition,and task of each memberA. Define the termsB. Give the status quo

Outline of speech-1A

-what is the status quo?-what’s wrong with it?C. State your standIII. CaselineA. State all your argumentsfirst

Outline of speech-1A

B. Go back, then strengthen each oneC. Always give transition.IV. Conclusion

Outline of speech-1N

I. IntroductionII. State the proposition,Negate or show clash towards it.III. Rebut the 1st speakers’arguments

Outline of speech-1N

IV. Caseline-same as thecomponents of caseline of 1Av. Conclusion