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Debate Basics

Debate Basics. DEBATE. A debate is a formal argument in which two opposing teams propose or attack a given proposition or motion in a series of speeches. . THE PROPOSITION , MOTION OR RESOLUTION. This is the statement of judgment that identifies the central issue in controversy .

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Debate Basics

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  1. Debate Basics

  2. DEBATE • A debate is a formal argument in which two opposing teams propose or attack a given proposition or motion in a series of speeches.

  3. THE PROPOSITION, MOTION OR RESOLUTION • This is the statement of judgment that identifies the central issue in controversy. • A proposition may be one of fact, value or policy.

  4. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE PROPOSITION OF POLICY • Clearly state the controversy; • Contain only one central idea; • Be stated in neutral language; • Propose a change in the existing state of things or status quo

  5. EXAMPLE OF A PROPOSITION OF POLICY • Resolved: that government should actively encourage the advancement of research on human cloning.

  6. THE BURDEN OF PROOF • This is the obligation of the advocates to prove their case, i.e., to provide good and sufficient reasons for adopting the proposition.

  7. TAKE NOTE • It is the Affirmativethat always carries the burden of proof. One who asserts must prove.

  8. BURDEN OF REBUTTAL OR REFUTATION • This is the obligation to counter or oppose arguments that harm one’s position.

  9. TAKE NOTE • While the burden of proof always stays with the Affirmative, the burden of rebuttal shifts between the two sides as the debate progresses.

  10. STOCK ISSUES • These are standard claims that are applicable to many propositions.

  11. STOCK ISSUES • For policy debates, the stock issues are drawn from three basic elements: justification (necessity), plan (practicability), and advantages (beneficiality).

  12. JUSTIFICATION (NECESSITY) • Looks into the need (or lack of need) for the policy change and discusses the presence (or absence) of an inherent flaw in the status quo.

  13. PLAN (PRACTICABILITY) • Considers the feasibility (or lack of feasibility) of the policy change and includes matters of law and finance.

  14. ADVANTAGES (BENEFICIALITY) • Discusses advantages (or disadvantages) of adopting the change and mentions specific beneficiaries and benefits.

  15. DEBATE GROUPSS. Y. 2013-2014 (A table of random numbers was generated to determine the group composition.)

  16. Group 1

  17. Group 2

  18. Group 3

  19. Group 4

  20. THE DEBATE TEAM

  21. Team Leader • She will be responsible for mobilizing the group. • She will also be one of the debaters/speakers.

  22. Two Other Debaters/Speakers • They will represent and give voice to the team’s stand during the class debate.

  23. Two Scribes • They help prepare the team’s stand. They take note of the other team’s points and help formulate responses or counterarguments. • If a speaker is absent or is unavailable, one of the scribes takes her place.

  24. Four to Five Researchers • They supply the team with matter, i.e., evidence to support its stand.

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