Debate Analysis

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Debate Guidelines

A Reinforcement



How to win debate?

Formula:

Argument Proof

Winning the debate



Parliamentary Debate sometimes can be

too abstract

1. Set the parameters.

THBT FEU implement English only policy.

Define the motion or set the parameters to

avoid squirreling.



Setting parameters/ defining the

motionPossible things to include in the definition:

Elementary?

High School?

College?

Graduate School?

When to implement?

Would it be total implementation or partial?



Debate Analysis

Stock Issue Analysis (SI)

Four Stock Issues

1. Is there a need for change?

(State the reasons why change is needed.)

2. Inherently of need

(Is it practicable?)

3. What is a plan

(Give the counter solution to solve the problem)

4. Desirability of plan

Example: Resolved that Filipino Muslims be granted autonomy.



Debate Analysis

2. Necessity – Is there a need?

Beneficiality – What are the

advantages?

Practicability- Can it be done?

Will it work?

Example:

Resolved that Gat. Andres Bonifacio be declared the

Philippine national hero.



Burden of Proof

“Whoever proposes must prove.”

Affirmative

• Prove that the proposition

merits adoption. (Will do good

than harm)

• Prove that the proposed policy

is the best available solution

• Put a prima facie

• Present sound arguments to

establish its claim.

Negative

• Defend the status quo.

• Give another plan orproposal.

• Prove that the status quo

is working.



Affirmative Case Approaches

1. Necessity Plan Case

2. Comparative Benefits Case

3. The net benefits case



Negative Case Approaches

1. Straight refutation

- attack argument of the affirmative point by

point

- find fault in the evidences

2. Defend the status quo

3. Give counter plan – put minor repairs

4. Advantages and disadvantages



Things to remember:

I. Exordium

II. Salutation

III. Definition

IV. Team Split

V. Argument I

VI. Argument II

VII. Argument III

IX. Closing/ Conclusion



Checklist for Debaters

1. Examine the proposition closely.

2. Formulate a clear theme.

3. Prepare for both sides.

4. Prepare an outline.

5.

State the burden of both sides.6. Always support arguments with evidence.

7. Never use fabricated evidence.

8. Bring copies of evidence.

9. Point out fallacies from other side.10. End your speech with touch of brilliance.



Rebuttals

Rebuttals are criticisms about the opponent’s

constructive speech.

It is a biased speech.

It must be “thematic” not nit picking.

In rebuttals, have at least 3 points to counteract1 point.



Some Techniques in Rebuttals

1. Goal Hit – the goal is noble but the means to achieve

it isn’t.

Ex. It s better to cheat than to repeat.

2. Measuring stick – find guidelines or standards in theassessment of an idea.

Create standards.

Ex. Goal of waiting is good but until when will you

wait.



3. Assumptions – basic information that is readily

accepted even without proof.

Example: Giving roses is equated to romantic love.

4. Open to abuse – the policy will be open to abuse

because of certain factors and justifications.




5. Misrepresentation – argument was taken out of context or

was erroneously interpreted.

Example: 10 years sabbatical

6.Power relations – determine who uses power to oppress

another.

Example: Women are argued to have selected the

clothes they were in a program but the script dictates it.




References:

Materials taken from the Debate seminar

conducted by Mr. Joeven Castro and Ms. ____

Documents

Debate Analysis