The Art of Debate and Disscussion
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c406400THE ART OF DEBATE AND DISCUSSION
(Convince or Pursue Audience )
DEBATE A formal argument or discussion of a question e.g., at a public meeting or in parliament with two or more opposing speakers. DISCUSSION The process of discussing something.
PREREQUISITES OF DEBATE OR DISCUSSION
UNDERSTANDING THE ASSIGNMENT
TOPIC Ignorance is no argument AUDIENCE
PURPOSE (Persuasion, Information, Exposition )
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PARTS OF A DEBATE
SYMPOSIA
YOUR POINT SUPPORT
REBUTTAL (To Say or Prove That a Charge, a Piece of Evidence Is False)
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FORMAL PARTS OF A DEBATE
INTRODUCTION BODY OF A DEBATE
CONCLUSION
INTRODUCTION
ENGAGING INTERESTING
MOTIVATING
HOW TO MAKE YOUR INTRODUCTION ENGAGING, INTERESTING AND MOTIVATING
INDIRECTLY STATE YOUR TOPIC
QUOTATION STORY DEFINITION (Personal or Set Pattern)
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BODY OF A DEBATE
FACTS AND FIGURES
OPINIONS (Can Be Personal)
TYPES CAUSES AND EFFECTS
INFORMATION
EXPLANATIONS
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CONCLUSION
IT MUST BE CONVINCING
YOU CAN REITERATE MAIN IDEAS
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TIPS
Strong central argument
Make each point link back to your teams case Think about what the counter arguments are likely to be, so that you can work out your case in advance
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Stress the important issues by pausing and/or increasing your volume Natural gesture
Watch nervous mannerisms Use vocal variety. Do not speak in a monotone Speak clearly, slowly, distinctly
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Adequate volume
Look at the audience Establish eye contact Have passion
Reading aloud from a book or newspapers to enhance your fluency, tone of voice and articulation
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Do some discussions in your friend circles Understand the event from different perspectives such as personal, social, political, cultural, academic etc One should do some listening exercises for the discussions
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Never insult the opposition
Always practice, but never memorize
Listen Carefully (Attention to speaker)
Confidence Effective language Grammar Structure Vocabulary
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