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Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating

Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating. Victor Finkel. Outline. Why debate? What is debate? Matter/Manner/Method How to prepare a case Adjudication Hot tips. Why Debate?. Because debate is fun Because debate is useful Because you get to travel the world, meet new people and kick their butts!.

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Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating

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  1. Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating Victor Finkel

  2. Outline • Why debate? • What is debate? • Matter/Manner/Method • How to prepare a case • Adjudication • Hot tips

  3. Why Debate? Because debate is fun Because debate is useful Because you get to travel the world, meet new people and kick their butts!

  4. Debate is structured argument

  5. Why do we do it? “US launches predator strikes in Pakistan” “US to sell Uranium to India” “Gay marriage bill vetoed” “Cap on CEO pay strives to end era of excess” “GLOBAL WARMING IS OVERRATED” “You should totally sleep with me for 3 reasons; First…”

  6. What is Debate? Ah hah

  7. Debate - an overview • Assigned topic and side • Understand context • Identify problem • Propose solution • Convince everyone why it’s right! “I found the old format much more exciting”

  8. 3-on-3 Debate: the format AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE 30 minute prep 1st Aff 1st Neg 2nd Aff 6-8 minute speeches 2nd Neg 3rd Aff 3rd Neg

  9. MATTER, MANNER and METHOD The elements that contribute to persuasiveness in debates

  10. MATTER What you say “Arguments”

  11. Elements of an argument • Say it, Explain it, Illustrate it • Or.. • IDEA, ANALYSIS, EVIDENCE • These are the elements of an argument • Does it help you prove your case?

  12. Why is it true? Who Cares? LOGIC and RELEVANCE

  13. Rebuttal • Same elements are true for building arguments and destroying them. • Targeting the Idea > Analaysis > Evidence

  14. MANNER Fundamentals - Language - Vocal Style - Body Language Key is to be Credible > It’s OK to fake it Natural Style is GOOD

  15. Body Language • Eye Contact • Images of people

  16. METHOD • How you present your case • Enable Audience to understand, follow and REMEMBER what you have said • Introduce, Analyse, Conclude • Rule of 3s - 3 arguments, 3 questions, 3 times, etc

  17. Speech Arg 1 Arg 2 Arg 3

  18. 1st Affirmative Context Definition Team Line Team Split Arguments (5 - 6 minutes) 1st Negative Definition Issues Team Line (1 min) Rebut (3 mins) Team Split Arguments (4 mins) Speaker Roles ROLE: Establish the grounds on which the debate will be fought

  19. 2nd Affirmative Summarise debate so far Rebut (3 mins) Personal Split Arguments (4 mins) 2nd Negative Summarise debate so far Rebut (3 mins) Personal Split Arguments (4 mins) ROLE: Move the debate forward by devoping analysis of existing arguments and introducing new lines of argument

  20. 3rd Affirmative Intro - biggest point Rebut (7 mins) Summarise and Conclude New Argument (Optional but not encouraged) 3rd Negative Intro - biggest point Rebut (7 mins) Summarise and Conclude ROLE: Organise the debate into clear questions/themes to make understanding it easier - then show why you won all of them! “Thematic Rebuttal”

  21. Secret Topic, 30 minutes ARGHH! • NO 1 Rule - DON’T PANIC! • You know more than you think • Key is to structure the time you have • Choice of 3 topics • Mutual Preference System

  22. Choice of Topics: Example That all you need is love That China should float the Yuan That trees should have the same legal rights as animals Team of Arts students Team of Eco. students 1 3 2 3 2 1

  23. Timeline for Prep

  24. Them Smoking kills Studies show death rate My Response -> If people want to die, it’s their choice -> Studies flawed My Rebuttal (at 1st or 2nd)

  25. Constructive Arguments Giving arms to Afghani Tribal Militias will undermine Al Qaeda's power in the hills • Pashtun tribes have self-intereset at heart -> will follow whoever presents the most benefit. By providing weapons, we become the ally of choice. • E.g. Under Soviet Union, were very happy to engage with the most powerful • Without weapons to defend themselves they are blackmailed by Al Qaeda • E.g. Al Qaeda has taken sons of tribal leaders hostage • E.g. One tribe that resisted Al Qaeda initially was made an example of - Suicide bombers exploded in a family wedding killing dozens • By providing weapons, Militias will be both able to defend themselves and will be motivated to align with west

  26. Winning team decided by one or panel of adjudicators, deciding independently Cannot award a draw Score range for a speech is 70-80 Provide constructive feedback Adjudication is the best way to learn 80: phenomenal (me) 79: outstanding 78: excellent 77: very good 76: above average 75: average speech 74: almost there! (amit) 73: room to improve! 72: lots of room to improve! 71: lots and lots of room to improve! Adjudication

  27. SEMESTER 1 (3-on-3) Freshers (MAD) For virgin IV debaters Easters (Brisbane) The National novice comp President’s Cup (Melbourne) Debate with fun people Sorensen (MAD) Major 3-on-3 comp, novice rule ADAM (Melbourne) Pre-Australs and great practice AUSTRALS @ MONASH MAD’s favourite IV SEMESTER 2 (British Parliamentary) Pro-Am Comp Open BP Comp Freehills Women’s (Sydney?) ANU Mini (Canberra) Sydney Mini (Sydney) Vic Mini (New Zealand) Melbourne Mini (Melbourne) WUPID (Malaysia) WORLDS (Turkey) Tournaments

  28. Hot Tips • Don’t write out Speeches word for word! • You’ll remember to say “Good Evening” without writing it for yourself • Consider writing manner cues for yourself • Try and keep a summary of feedback from your adjudicators - quickest way to learn • Everyone will be learning; uni is a great equalizer • Have fun!

  29. Definitions • Interpreting the topic into a debate • Define the meaning, not the words • Show why the meaning is linked to the words • In 3-on-3, definitions are usually clearly stated by the topic • Context is the best way to go • BE FAIR • Winning by definition doesn’t work

  30. “That google has gone too far” Sometimes, topics are not clear

  31. Unreasonable Definitions • No logical link • Place/Time Set • Truistic

  32. Definitional Challenges • NEVER DO IT • But if you have to, do it, and do it at the start of your first speech • Explain Why • State why unreasonable - e.g. no link • Explain this - what the ARP would think • Propose an alternative, REASONABLE def • Rebut EVEN IF

  33. Models • Sometimes a debate needs an explanation of how it will work • Set up as part of the definition • Details cannot emerge later • E.g. Withdrawl from Iraq

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