Debate

DEBATE

Is a method of interactive and representational

argument.

Intelligent exchange of points between the

affirmative and negative sides.

Is a disciplined form of argument or exchange of

different viewpoints about a given subject matter.

Proposition

DEBATE

Topic or issue that is argued upon.

is a fun way for students to discuss controversial topics. It is

excellent for speaking and listening practice.

TAP IN DEBATE

Important Key TermsEvidence

Rebuttal

- is the information that helps in the formation of

a conclusion or judgment. 

direct attach of the opponents’ comments

(made during the constructive speech).

The summary and defense of each team’s arguments

and evidence, to be delivered by the team

captain.

Parts of an Argument

Introduction

Discussion Conclusion

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.

Important RolesModerator

Time Keeper

Judge or Adjudicator

the person who introduces the speakers and gives the instructions in a debate.

the person who introduces the speakers and gives the instructions in a debate.

He/she announces whose turn it is to speak next and reminds the

debaters and audience to maintain proper conduct during the course

of the debate.

keep times and gives count down warnings.

Assigned to ensure that the speakers do not

exceed the given time.

He/she must have a timer and bell on time cards tosignal to the speakers when to begin

and end the speech.are assigned to decide which

side has presented clear, logical, and convincing arguments to

defend their position

They should consider the following in deciding which side to choose: clarity of speech, organization of ideas, and logic of arguments.

Forms or Types of DebateLincoln- Douglas Debate (The Two Men Debate)

primarily a form of United States high school debate (though it also has a college form called NFA LD)

named after the Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858.

It is a one-on-one event focused mainly on applying

philosophical theories to real world issues.

Parliamentary Debate

(sometimes referred to as "parli" in the United States) is conducted under rules derived

from British parliamentary procedure

It features the competition of individuals in a multi-

person setting.

It is usually conducted by proposing a law, or changes to a law.

Types of Parliamentary Debate

Emergency Debate

are specific and limited debates requested by a

members on short notice (not scheduled) and granted by

the Speaker.

British Parliamentary Debate

 involves 4 teams; "government" or "proposition" (one opening, one

closing) teams support the motion, and two "opposition" teams (one opening, one closing) oppose it.

Canadian Parliamentary Debate

 involves one "government" team and one"opposition" team. On the government side, there is the "Prime Minister" and the "Minister of the Crown". On the opposition

(often referred to as Her Majesty's loyal opposition), there is the "Leader of the

Opposition" and the "Shadow Minister".

American Parliamentary Debate

is the oldest national parliamentary debating

organization, based on the East Coast and including all of

the Ivy League.

Forms or Types of DebateOxford Style debate

is a competitive debate format featuring a sharply

framed motion that is proposed by one side and

opposed by another.

allows two to three speakers in both the

affirmative and the side negative side.

OPPOSING SIDES

Affirmative

Negative

AFFIRMATIVEBurden of proof

Prove all aspects of the case

Cannot 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

BENEFICIALITY

PRACTICABILITY

ASPECTS OF THE DEBATE(-)NON-NECESSITY

NON-BENEFICIALITY

NON-PRACTICABILITY

NECESSITYNeed for the proposition

Discusses the presence/absence of an inherent flaw in the status quo

BENEFICIALITY

Discusses 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

Prepared by:

Pelaosa, Larino Jr. Salazar

BSEd- Math 3A