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Expressing Point of View Debate

This document provides an overview of debates, including their definition, purpose, process, and types. Some key points covered include: - Debates involve a formal discussion where participants argue for or against a resolution or topic. The aim is to improve skills like critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. - A typical debate has two teams (affirmative and negative), with each team having multiple speakers who present arguments in a structured format and time limits. - The affirmative aims to prove why the resolution is a good idea, while the negative aims to disprove it. A judge decides the winning side based on the strongest arguments. - Common debate types discussed are Lincoln-Douglas

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Expressing Point of View Debate

This document provides an overview of debates, including their definition, purpose, process, and types. Some key points covered include: - Debates involve a formal discussion where participants argue for or against a resolution or topic. The aim is to improve skills like critical thinking, public speaking, and teamwork. - A typical debate has two teams (affirmative and negative), with each team having multiple speakers who present arguments in a structured format and time limits. - The affirmative aims to prove why the resolution is a good idea, while the negative aims to disprove it. A judge decides the winning side based on the strongest arguments. - Common debate types discussed are Lincoln-Douglas

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Expressing Point of view

DEBATE
Definition:

• Debate is contention in argument; strife, dissension, controversy,


especially a formal discussion of subjects before a public assembly or
legislature, in Parliament or in any deliberative assembly.
• ..a method of formally presenting an argument in a structured
mannar
Academic Debate
- is a formal academic competition in which students
argue for or against of the given motion

- Students deliver speeches based on logic and research,


attempting to persuade a judge to endorse their
argument.
Aim and purpose (in academics)

• …….develops the ability to debate rationally from either position with


equal ease.
• ……to improve the knowledge and awareness regarding the theme ..
• …..to improve speaking skills (tone, speed, volume)
• …… builds self-confidence
• ….boosts teamwork & cooperation ability
• …..to develop argumentative and convincing style
• ………..Cultivates Leadership Skills
• ……develops critical listening/thinking skills
Setting
• A debate has two teams: an Affirmative (A) and a Negative (B).
• Each side consists of Three Speakers.
• The First Affirmative speaker (A) begins the debate, and is then
followed by the First Negative speaker (B).
• This pattern is maintained for the second and third speakers of each
team.
• Each speaker speaks for a set time, with a warning bell, to give them a
little time to sum up and finish, then a final bell.
• There will be a Chair Or Moderator who presides over the discussion.
Process
- The job of the Affirmative (Aff) is to prove that the topic (resolution) is a good
idea.

- The job of the Negative (Neg) is to prove that the topic (resolution) is a bad idea.

- A judge will evaluate the debate and vote for whichever team does a better job
proving their point.

- Being an eloquent speaker helps, but debate has much more to do with winning
substantive arguments than with oratory.
Contents:
• Proposition…………..a subject/theme to be debated (should be supported
by)
• Facts ……………….Something proven to be true
• Opinion……………..A feeling or belief.
• Quote……………To say exactly what someone said or wrote
• Evidences………Facts and examples to prove something
• Claim/Contention/Thesis…
Claim: One side of an argument derived from a proposition.
Contention: A strong statement to support one side of an argument
TYPES OF DEBATE
• There are three major types of debates :
• 1. Lincoln- Douglas-(also called as two men debate) is a kind
of debate where there is only one speaker in the affirmative as well as
in the negative side. Affirmative side opens the debate then followed
by the negative speaker. The Affirmative proves the validity of the
issue or topic called the proposition while the Negative disproves the
issue providing his own arguments and contentions. They speaks in
turn within the allotted time.  
• 2. THE REBUTTAL DEBATE -is a kind of debate where each team
from the affirmative and the negative side. Each team is composed of
about two members. As the debate starts, the affirmative speaker
opens the constructive speech and the negative speaker starts the
rebuttal. Every speaker is allowed to deliver a rebuttal speech. The
debate is closed with the affirmative side delivering the last rebuttal.
Participants speak with equal ease from both the perspective.
• OREGON-OXFORD DEBATE: traditional debate format used in
elementary, governors debate, house debate rules, parliamentary
debate rules, high school debate, presidential debate, colleges and all
over the country. There are 2 sides in this format : the Affirmative and
the Negative. The Affirmative proves the validity of the issue or topic
called the Proposition while the Negative disproves it. Each team has
two speakers and one scribe. A Debate Moderator enforces the rules
to ensure the debate’s smooth conduct.
Do’s and Don'ts
• DON’T side track your opponents with irrelevant points, stay on
topic.
• DON’T attack your opponents.
• DO stick to your planned, researched arguments.
• Cue cards can help a debater to stay focused, but DON’T read from
them, use them as a guide.
• DO thoroughly research your topic and position, the best start to
squashing a rebuttal is a well researched, well designed presentation
• DON’T simply state facts: Not stating sources or not backing up
statements can lead to heavy rebuttal from your opponents
• Make sure your information is appropriate
• DO be aware of time constraints, if there are any.
• speaking too much or not enough weakens your position.
• DON’T try to “juggle” too many points at once. State your ideas in a
logical order.
• DON’T use inappropriate language or gestures

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