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Rules of Debate

Rules of Debate. Formal method of interactive, representational argument Ancient societies Politics Academic settings Definition of Argument:

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Rules of Debate

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  1. Rules of Debate

  2. Formal method of interactive, representational argument • Ancient societies • Politics • Academic settings • Definition of Argument: 1. To put forth reasons for or against; debate. 2. To prove or attempt to prove by reasoning. 3. To give evidence of your reasoning. 4. To persuade or influence, as by presenting reasons. Debate

  3. Parliamentary • Lincoln-Douglas • Public Forum • Oxford-style • Paris-style • Extemporaneous • Let’s Debate One-on-one Competitive Team Competitions Classroom Forms

  4. Avoid the use of Never or Always. • Refrain from saying you are wrong. Say your idea is mistaken. • Don't disagree with obvious truths. • Attack the idea not the person. • Use many rather than most. Use some rather than many. • Avoid exaggeration. • The use of often or generally allows for exceptions. • Quote sources and numbers. • Do not present opinion as facts. • Smile when disagreeing. • Stress the positive. • You do not need to win every battle to win the war. • Concede minor or trivial points. • Avoid bickering, quarreling, and wrangling. • Watch your tone of voice. • Don't win a debate and lose a friend. • Keep your perspective - You're just debating. Attitude

  5. 1.   I couldn't agree more! 2.   That's absolutely true! 3.   Absolutely! 4.   I agree with your point. 5.   I'd go along with your point. 6.   I'm with you on that point. 7.   That's just what I was thinking. 8.   That's exactly what I think. 9.   That's a good point. 10. That's just how I see it. 11. That's exactly my opinion. How to agree strongly

  6. 1.   Yes, perhaps, however ... 2.   Well, yes, but ... 3.   Yes, in a way, however ... 4.   Hmm, possibly, but ... 5.   Yes, I agree up to a point, however ... 6.   Well, you have a point there, but ... 7.   There's something there, I suppose, however ... 8.   I guess your idea could be right, but ... 9.   Yes, I suppose so, however ... 10. That's worth thinking about, but ... How to agree with reservation

  7. 1.  I am not so sure. 2.  Do you think so? 3.  Well, it depends. 4.  I'm not so certain. 5.  Well, I don't know. 6.  Well, I'm not so sure about that. 7.  Hmm, I'm not sure your idea is right. 8.  I'm inclined to disagree with that idea. 9.  No, I don't think so. How to politely disagree

  8. 1.   I disagree. 2.   I disagree with your idea. 3.   I'm afraid I don't agree. 4.   I'm afraid your idea is wrong. 5.   I can't agree with your idea. 6.   I couldn't accept that idea for a minute. 7.   You can't actually mean that. 8.   I wouldn't go along with your idea there. 9.   You can't be serious about that point. 10. You must be joking. 11. It's possible you are mistaken about that. How to disagree strongly

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