Final-Debate (2).pptx purposive communication

PURPOSIVE COM

1. DEBATE

2. LEARNING OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this lesson, the students will be able to: Familiarize the format and structure of debate Explicate the signifance of the burden of proof; burden of proof fallacy; and Distinguish the do’s and dont’s in a debate

3. COMMON TERMS : IS A DISCIPLINED FORM OF ARGUMENT OR EXCHANGE OF VIEWPOINTS ABOUT A GIVEN SUBJECT DEBATE 1 A SIMPLE STATEMENT THAT IS SUBJECTED TO CRITICAL ANALYSIS RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE RESOLUTION (PRO-SIDE) ; SPEAKS FIRST AFFIRMATIVE TEAM 3 OPPOSING THE ARGUMENTS OFFERED BY THE AFFRIMATIVE AND OFFERS ARGUMENTS AGAINST THE RESOLUTION (CON-SIDE) NEGATIVE TEAM 4 2 5 REBUTTAL A FINAL STATEMENTS MADE BY BOTH TEAMS TO SUMMARIZE THEIR RESPECTIVE OPINIONS 6 JUDGE A NEUTRAL PARTY; DECIDES WHICH SIDE IS MOST PERSUASIVE

4. WHAT IS DEBATE? A debate is a structured contest where you try to win by creating the most convincing argument. Debates are oftentimes formal but can occur in informal settings as well. INTRODUCTION TO DEBATE There are two sides in a debate, known as the Affirmative (or Government) and the Negative (or Opposition). The terms pro and con and/or for and against often come up here, which are also fine. The subject to be discussed is known by a number of terms: the R esolution (the most commonly used term), the P roposition, the Bill, the M easure or the I ssue.

5. AFFIRMATIVE SIDE In debates, the affirmative side must establish all the issues. If the affirmative side fails to prove any one of the issues, he/she loses the case; and, as he/she fails thus to make out a prima facie case , the opposing team has no obligation to present any evidence in his/her defense. NEGATIVE SIDE The negative side may choose among the issues presented by the affirmative what ones admit and ones to deny. If the negative succeeds in blocking the affirmative on any issue, the negative wins.

6. QUESTION RESOLUTION “Are these the best of all times?” B.I.R.T. these are the best of all times. “ Are women better than men?” B.I.R.T. women are better than men. There are different types of resolutions. The two most common are resolutions of value and resolutions of policy. Resolutions are in Parliamentary debate, preceded by the expression “Be It Resolved That (or B.I.R.T.)”. Resolutions or propositions of value generally deal with a philosophical questions and are worded as positive statements (refer to the sample on the table)

7. DISTINGUISH BETWEEN EVIDENCE AND PROOF The terms evidence and proof are generally taken by the layman to mean the same thing. But, strictly the two terms do not mean the same thing. The term evidence refers to the medium or means whereby the facts are established; while the proof refers to the effect or conclusion produced by evidence. As for that, proof is that which convinces; evidence is that which tends to convince. THE BURDEN OF PROOF Is the obligation to provide supporting evidence for any arguments that a speaker or devbater makes. THE BURDEN OF PROOF FALLACY Occurs when someone claims they don’t have a burden of proof with regard to their own arguments, or when someone attempts to shift their own burden of proof to someone else.

8. DEBATE STRUCTURE In a debate, a statement or a resolution is usually given. In a debate, participants must either choose the affirmative or negative side. Debaters are given an ample time to prepare and have the opportunity to speak for a set amount of time. Debaters take turns between affirmative and negative sides. Finally, a judge makes a decision on which side made the most convincing arguments and won the debate.

9. REFUTATION AND REBUTTAL A refutation or to refute is an attack against the other team’s arguments. Meanwhile, rebuttal is a defense against the refutation (the rebuttal must rebuild your teammates’ original argument)

10. DEBATE TIME Each member will get 4 min. to present their speech 1st bell will be given at 3 min. 2nd bell will be given at 3.30 min. Final bell will be rang at 4 min. Order of the following speakers in a debate: 1st speaker (Affirmative) 1st speaker (Negative) 2nd speaker (Affirmative) 2nd speaker (Negative) 3rd speaker (Negative; Rebuttal) 3rd Speaker (Afffirmative; Rebuttal) Note: Extra 2 min. will be given for BRAINSTORMING Additional 2 min. for REBUTTAL (logical clarity)

11. DO’S AND DONT’S! Cue cards can help a debater to stay focused, but don’t read from them, use them only as a guide. Collect materials related to your issues. GOOGLE IT! Don’t let your emotions get the better of you. Do be aware of your teammates plan(s). Don’t try to juggle too many points at once. State your ideas in logical order.