Material for debate training and competition

Explanation for debate competition preparation

1. THW penalize sports teams whose supporters commit immoral or violent acts THBT it is a legitimate tactic for activists to launch campaigns of personal attacks/insults at the family members of corrupt politicians 1 THR the rise of the social media "influencer" THW legalize physician-assisted death THR the rise of online dating apps THR the prevalence of violent video games

2. THW justify violence to uphold democracy 2

3. WELCOME TO: DEBATE TRAINING

4. “Debate is a WAR but your weapons are WORDS.” 4

5. Hi! It’s me, Dinar Dipta I am here because I love debating. 5

6. Principle Practice Scoring What to learn about debate: 6

7. 1. Principle

8. A re you supposed to argue or persuade the audiences? 8

9. Take a side from a proposition - give the audience FACTS. Intends to provide insight offers a verifiable perspective for the audience Support reasoning with valid evidence Consider opposing viewpoints Provides rationale to clarify/ explain relevance and validity of evidence Argumentation vs Persuasion To try to convince someone-try to change their OPINION. Based on the writer’s opinion Attempts to influence the perspective of the audience by appealing to their emotions, sense of right and wrong or to sense of identity. Force the audience to agree Selects facts and emotion to support opinion. 9

10. S o, are we persuading? NO, WE ARE NOT SPEAKING TO PERSUADE! We speak to build an effective argument, that is a debate is all about. 10

11. DEBATING i s a formalized public speaking in which participants prepare and present speeches on opposite sides of issue to determine which side has the stronger arguments. 11

12. What is NOT CONSIDERED a debate? I t is not an undisciplined shouting match between parties that passionately believe in a particular point of view. In fact the opposite is true Talking about religion or SARA Choosing a certain point of view since debating often make you stand in a position where you should have to argue the opposite of what you believe in Personal attack! 12

13. W hat can debating do for you? C ultivates your leadership skills Consolidates your investigation & analysis skills Trains your critical listening/thinking skills Enriches your open-mindedness Equips you with better o rganization & speaking skills Build your self-confidence Boosts your teamwork & cooperation ability Provides you the fun when wits match with competition 13

14. C ommon terms in debate: M otion A ffirmative N egative P roposition S tatus quo/ Opposition T eam line R ebuttal POI (Point of Information) 14

15. Let’s review some concepts Motion is something to argue about Is often about current issues Could be general philosophies or ideas All topics begin with the word “that” Affirmative AGREES with the motion PROPOSES the motion Prove that the motion is a good idea Against the STATUS QUO Use combination of research, logic, and strategy to provide a resolution 15 Negative DISAGREES with the motion OPPOSES the motion Prove that the motion is a bad idea Stick that STATUS QUO is fine Use combination of research, logic, and strategy to provide a reasoning Proposition A controversy expressed in an opening speech A statement that asserts a fact, makes a value judgment, or recommends a policy. Deal with a controversial question – one that has valid evidence for both sides to argue.

16. Let’s review some concepts Status Quo It is a Latin phrase meaning the existing state of affairs, particularly with regards to social or political issues. To maintain the status quo is to keep the things the way they presently are. "Same old same old“ Time Line The basic statement of "why the topic is true" (for the affirmative) and "why the topic is false" (for the negative). It should be a short sentence, presented by the first speaker of each team and used by the other speakers to enforce the idea of teamwork. 16 Rebuttal It is criticizing the arguments presented by the other team It is used to engage with the opponents’ argument Logic, pick the important points, and play the ball Points of Information A quick question, confirmation, clarification in the middle of opponents’ speech No more than 15 seconds Direct rebuttal

17. 2. Debate Practice Let’s see how it works!

18. British vs Asian parliamentary system 18

19. Leader of Opposition Deputy Leader of Opposition Opposition Whip Member of Opposition Government Whip Member of Government Deputy Prime Minister Prime Minister GOVERNMENT OPPOSITION ADJUDICATORS BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM OPENING GOVERNMENT OPENING OPPOSITION CLOSING OPPOSITION CLOSING GOVERNMENT

20. AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE 1 st Speaker 2 nd Speaker 1 st Speaker 3 rd Speaker 2 nd Speaker 3 rd Speaker ADJUDICATORS Reply Speaker Reply Speaker ASIAN PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM

21. 3. Scoring

22. APS 22

23. matters W hat you say methods H ow you organize your matters manners H ow you say it 23

24. BPS 24

25. - creating - structuring - analyzing 25 - narrating Arguments supported with strong knowledge of issue(s) Judged HOLISTICALLY

26. 26 Debater, DO SOME RESEARCH! Y ou need to explore the universe to get the lattest news.

27. Creating Good Arguments: A ssertion R eason E xample L ink back

28. Assertion: Set up your position: Pros Cons Reducing the national debt . . . is the right choice for the future. requires us to live within our means. improves our country's credit scores. sets an example for other nations regarding fiscal responsibility. creates a sustainable budget. Reducing the national debt . . . may slow the economy. requires bipartisan support. requires tax increases. requires cuts to spending. impacts those receiving entitlements. impacts the military.

29. Reason: Construct your claim: A truth claim  indicates that you believe something is or is not true (philosophical). A value claim  indicates the worth that you assign to something (rights). A policy claim  says what you think should or should not be done (mechanical).

30. Evidence: Different types of claims provide different types of support : Facts and statistics  connect your claim to specific realities. Reasons and results  show the causes and effects of a situation. Examples and anecdotes  show how the claim works. Quotations and reflections  get at the feelings of the audience.

31. Link Back: Complete your argument by stating your main point in a new way and connecting it to the future. Leave your audience with a strong final thought.

32. 32 A : the existence of technology change human’s behaviour . R : People tend to be lazier than they used to . E : People tend to walk anywhere they can reach, however nowadays students’ won’t go to work without driving/riding even though the distance is reachable on foot. L : It shows us that in some ways technology tends to force someone to take the “too easy” way rather than struggle to get it.

33. Crafting Your Argument Government Opposition

34. Let’s Practice it 34

35. NUDC Motion 2020: This House would allow children to sue their parents for religious indoctrination 35

36. NUDC Motion 2021: This House Would Ban Plastic Surgery 36

37. NUDC Motion 2022: This House Would proportionately subsidise (e.g. scholarship and funding) university courses according to the employability of their graduates 37

38. Thanks! Any questions? Find me at: [email protected] 38