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DOOting.

DOOting. How to moot and debate. At the same time. What is a debate?. 3 on 3 format You speak for 7/8 mins Your opponents are your peers who irritate you with random interjections in your speech Limited prep time, greater focus on strategy and outwitting your opponent

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DOOting.

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  1. DOOting. How to moot and debate. At the same time.

  2. What is a debate? • 3 on 3 format • You speak for 7/8 mins • Your opponents are your peers who irritate you with random interjections in your speech • Limited prep time, greater focus on strategy and outwitting your opponent • Your judge is the average reasonable man

  3. What is a moot?

  4. What is a moot? • Appellant, respondent and the judge • You speak for 10 mins, with 3 mins rebuttal/surrebuttal time. • You don’t have an opponent, really. Your job is to aid the court in understanding the law. • But if you really need to define the enemy, it is your judge. • Emphasis on grasp of the law, the strategy, the presentation • Your judge is the NOT the average reasonable man. He is pretty darn smart.

  5. What is a doot?

  6. What is a doot? • Mongrel type speaking competition. • Requires you to work in a team (like a debate), but answer questions of the judge (like a mooter) • Not as confrontational or adversarial. • 10 mins of pure intelligence (one would hope)

  7. What is a doot • Definitely not Boston Legal, so no Alan Shores, and definitely no Denny Cranes.

  8. How can I score in a doot? • Manner (40) • Matter (40) • Strategy (20) In a debate, this is the general approach. In a doot: • Style (30) • Content (35) • Responses (35)

  9. Manner (s) • 1. General impression • a. Manner and appearance • b. Maintaining eye contact with the Judges • c. Posture, poise and demeanour • d. Ability to engage the Judge's attention

  10. Manner (s) • 2. General manner of presentation of argument • a. Confidence and belief in argument • b. Understanding of the issues • c. Effective and efficient use of time • d. Ability to present argument in a logical fashion and logical ordering of points • e. Persuasiveness and effectiveness of delivery

  11. Manner (s) • 3. Speaking Style • a. Clear and audible voice • b. Appropriate pace • c. Articulate and fluent in language • d. No excessive reading or reliance on notes • e. Ability to engage in a dialogue with the Judges • Style: / 30 points

  12. Matter and Strategy • 4. Arguments • a. Structure, coherence, clarity and soundness of arguments • b. Ability to comprehend the issues at hand • c. Effective use of strongest arguments • d. Ability to present arguments succinctly without too much verbiage • e. Ability to engage points brought up by opponents and counter them seamlessly • F. Teamwork and division of arguments between speakers • / 35 points

  13. Matter and Strategy • 5. Responses to Judge's questions / Ability to reason and react extemporaneously • a. Ability to understand questions quickly and answer them directly and concisely • b. Effectiveness in explaining and providing logical answers • c. Ability to maintain composure and demeanour when challenged with questions • d. Ability to transition smoothly from answering questions back to arguments • e. Ability to understand and address the Judge’s concerns • / 35 points

  14. How do I prepare • Know your material like the back of your hand. • Don’t write out your 10 min speeches in full • Prepare skeletals so your judge can follow you and you can follow yourself • Know your strong or weak points so you can strategize on the floor

  15. When in a doot, what should I do? • Listen to/watch the judge, see where she/he is going with the questions and what points she/he is uncomfortable with. you may have to deal with or avoid those points completely • The judges are there to help (sometimes), so don’t disagree with everything they say/ask, they may be trying to direct you • On the other hand, don’t just give in when they are being difficult. Hold on to a point if it is fundamental for your team that you should make it.

  16. How do I answer the judges’ questions? • Politely. • They are not your opponents, they are not your peers. • Don’t beat around the bush, get to the question • If you don’t know the answer, politely let the judge know that your second/third speakers will get back to her/him on that • Structure your answers.

  17. How to rule the world? • Know the premise, it changes everything. • Be polite. Be insistent. Be confident. • Research is free! • Cohesive team stance • Prepare a summary on the floor.

  18. Suggested Speech Format • Greet the Judges • Introduce yourself • If the first speaker, provide a case divide • Each of the three speakers should have one point, the most important point should be articulated by the first speaker. • Stop once a judge asks you a question. Only continue once the judges have no more questions. Then you may continue from where you left off. • If you have run out of time, ask the judges for additional time to complete your speech. • Once you have completed speech, ask the judge's if they have any further questions. If they do not, end your speech and thank them.

  19. Question?

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