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Printed and bound in the United States of America. Chapter 1: Debate Tournaments. Chapter 2: The Rudiments of Rhetoric. Chapter 3: The Debate Process. Chapter 4: Debating, Negative Options and Approaches, or, THE BIG 6. Chapter 5: Step By Step, Or, It’s My Turn & What Do I Do Now? Chapter 6: Ten Helpful Little Hints.
State your motion – say what decision you want to see. When you prepare for the debate, first brainstorm ideas. Then decide in which order you want to present your points, and assign them to a speaker. Begin and finish with a particularly strong and impressive point (see student handout 8.2).
The first four speeches of the debate are called the . constructive. speeches. The last two speeches are called the . rebuttal. speeches. Besides the limit on time, the only rule for speeches is that rebuttal speakers cannot advance arguments not already started by previous speakers. Simply put, rebuttal speakers cannot advance new arguments.
a debate to speaking in outline form through a well-organized series of explanations, specific examples, and graphic presentations related to both policy and value issues.
STRUCTURING AN ARGUMENT. First, the general structure of an argument applies to all formats of debate. An argument must contain these three elements: claim, warrant, and impact. claim is a declarative statement - it establishes your argument. warrant is the justification for your claim.
28 lis 2018 · What Are Debate Rules? A debate team typically has between three and five members, but three-person teams are the most common. Three-person teams are ideal because they give debaters more experience working with a larger group to enhance negotiation and collaboration skills.
Debating is a more formal way of communicating. It builds confidence and self-esteem, and develops critical thinking and reasoning skills. If we can speak publicly and convey our ideas and thoughts coherently, we have a valuable tool that can aid us in our public, private and future lives.