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China Debate Education Network: . Extending Arguments in Member Speeches. Role of Member Speakers. Task 1. Refutation ---- Length should be brief. ---- Content should be essential. Task 2. Extension ---- Length should be considerable.
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China Debate Education Network: Extending Arguments in Member Speeches
Role of Member Speakers Task 1. Refutation ---- Length should be brief. ---- Content should be essential. Task 2. Extension ---- Length should be considerable. ---- Content should be elaborate.
Kinds of Extensions • New Line of Argument • In-depth Analysis • Focused Case Study
What is new Line of argument • A new reason to explain why particular claim is correct. This new reason is independent from other reasons .
What is in-depth analysis? • More comprehensive understanding of the argument discussed. • Like onion-peeling, figure out the reason behind each arguments made.
What is focused case study? • Focus on one typical example and offer detailed analysis of it
Criteria of good Member speech 1. Quality of extension 2. Loyalty 3. Distinction
Basic Purposes of Member Speech • Advancement • Unique contribution
Example1:TH should ban smoking in China. 1stGov& 1st Opp Constructive Arguments
Given the above examples, what are possible extensions for the Member of Government and Member of Opposition? .
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