Argumentation and debate

The battle of wits !

1. YES! NO! Battle of wits!

2. What is Debate? A formal discussion on a particular topic in a public meeting or legislative assembly, in which opposing arguments are put forward.

3. TYPES OF DEBATE

4. Is a kind of debate where there is only one speaker in the side of the affirmative as well as in the side of the affirmative side opens the debate then followed by the negative speaker. LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE

5. THE REBUTTAL DEBATE Is a kind of debate where each team from the affirmative and the negative side is composed of about two or three 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.

6. ONE REBUTTAL TYPE OF DEBATE I s considered as a modified form of the Lincoln-Douglas type of debate. However in this type of debate, there are about two to three members in both the affirmative and the negative side. In this debate, all of the speakers have a chance to refute the argument of the opponent with the exception of the first affirmative speaker who is given the opportunity to close the debate in his or her rebuttal speech.

7. OREGON-OXFORD DEBATE A traditional debate format used in elementary, governors debate, house debate rules, parliamentary debate rules, high school debate, YouTube 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.

8. BASICS OF DEBATE

9. Constructive Speech The presentation of each team member’s arguments and evidence for each aspect of the case.

10. Constructive Speech   Speech types of Constructive Speech may be: 1. Reading Method 2. Memory Method 3. Extemporraneous 4. Mix method of memory and conversational or dramatic

11. TIPS p oise gestures audience contact voice projection

12. Interpellation The opportunity for the opposing debater to ask questions regarding the speech of the speaker

13. REMINDERS: 1. Questions should focus on arguments developed in the speech of your opponent. 2. COURTESY. 3. Both speakers stand and face the audience during the Interpellation period. 4. Once the questioning has begun, neither the questioner nor his opponent may consult a colleague. Consultation should be done before but as quietly as possible.

14. 5. Questioners should ask brief and easily understandable question. Answers should equally be brief. Categorical questions answerable by yes or no is allowed, however, opponent if he choose, may qualify his answer why yes or why no. 6. Questioner may not cut off a reasonable and qualifying answer, but he may cut off a verbose response with a statement such as a “thank you” “that is enough information” or “your point is quite clear” or “I’m satisfied.”

15. 7. A questioner should not comment on the response of his opponent. 8. Your opponent may refuse to answer ambiguous, irrelevant or loaded questions by asking the questioner to rephrase or reform his question.

16. REASONS CROSS EXAMINATION 1. To clarify points 2. To expose errors 3. To obtain admissions 4. To setup arguments 5. To save prep time 6. To show the judge how cool you are so they WANT to vote for you.

17. Rebuttal The summary and defense of each team’s arguments and evidence, to be delivered by the team captain.

18. Proposition Formal topics or issues for debate which is argued upon by two bodies or sides. A re written on a declarative way.

19. Let it be resolve that: 1. Same-sex Marriage should be legal in the Philippines. 2. Cordillera Administrative Region shall be an autonomous region.

20. MEMBERS OF THE BODY

21. Moderator 1. To reveal the issue involve the debate; 2. To rule on points of clarification about the issues or questions and answers made during the Interpellation; and 3. To see to it that the debate is orderly and follows the rules of parliamentary procedures.

22. Timekeeper 1 . To time the speakers and debaters accurately; 2. To give the speakers a one-minute warning with the ringing of the bell once before his/her time is up. 3. To prevent the debaters from exceeding the time allotted to them by ringing the bell twice.

23. Jury Will judge and determine to what group or side won the debate without any biases.

24. Audience Members of the body that needs to be persuaded.

25. Affirmative (PROS) In favor of the proposition given.

26. Negative (CONS) Against the given proposition.

27. Seatwork: Bring out ½ sheet of paper. Your names, date today and answers should be written in cursive. Apply proper capitalization of letters.

28. Enumeration: 1-6 Members of the body in a debate. 7-10 4 common types of debate

29. ASSIGNMENT: On a ½ sheet of paper construct 2 proposition about current events that is happening in our country, may it be local or national.

30. D on’t just talk, but speak ; don’t just hear, but listen .

31. THANK YOU AND GOD SPEED!

32. Prepared by: Rauchane Tim Banna . Battikin