Lecture on Debate-1

8/8/2019 Lecture on Debate-1

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The ONLY NOBLE EXCUSE FOR DEBATE

is the search for the truth;

for debate seeks the truth

to move ourselves and our society.

- Don Claro M. Recto


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Elements of an Argument

Topic issue

Proposition conclusion

Evidence premisesFacts (direct experience, verifiable reports)

Opinion (interpretation of the meaning of a

factual evidence)


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Fallacies

Fallacies of Language (Semantic)

Fallacies of Matter

Fallacies of Relevance


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Fallacies of Language

Equivocation

What is natural is good.

To make mistakes is natural.

Ergo, to make mistakes is good.

Amphiboly

John attacked the man with a knife.

Accent I called him an unmitigated liar; it is true, and I

am sorry for it.


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Fallacies of Matter

Sweeping Statement

Killing is bad; therefore, it is wrong for us to go

to war against the terrorists.

Hasty Generalization

Since democracy is good for the people of

USA, then it must be good to have democracyeverywhere in the world.


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Fallacies of Relevance

Ignoring the Issue

Argumentum ad populum (Band Wagon)

Argumentum ad ignorantiumArgumentum ad baculum

Argumentum ad misericordiam

Argumentum ad hominem

Argumentum ad verecundiam


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Begging the Question (petitio principii)

Miracles are impossible because they cannothappen.

False Cause (post hoc ergo propter hoc)

Night comes before day.

Therefore, night causes day.

Slippery Slope

Legalizing marijuana will lead to the legalization of

cocaine. If you legalize cocaine, youll be able to buy

crack and every other drug at your local 7-11.


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Red HerringThe death penalty is the only way to punish

criminals. Why? Because the justice systemin this country has gone straight to hell

what with murderers, rapists, and robbersgetting off scot-free! It has got to change!

False Dilemma (Either-Or)Either we elect Mr. X or the economy goes

down the tubes. The choice should beobvious.


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Qualities ofEffective Debaters

Common Formats


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What Makes a Good Debater?

Disciplined preparation

Effective speaking skills

Logical arguments Thinking on ones feet

Critical listening

Good questioning Courteous manner

Teamwork and cooperation

Professionalism


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Common Debate Formats

Lincoln-Douglas

One-on-one debate on Propositions of Value

Cross Examination DebateDirect and Cross Examinations; witness

Parliamentary

Government versus Opposition; POI Oregon-Oxford

Affirmative versus Negative; Propositions of

Fact or Policy


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The Initiation


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PreDeCon Set debate schedule

Assign roles

Define terms

Agree on non-debatable issues Set timeframe

NOTE:

Schedule: 12:00 nn-12:30 pm, a day before debate day There should be consensus between two teams.

Form should be submitted right after PreDeCon.


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Order of Speeches1stAffirmative Constructive 5 minutes

Interpellation by 1st Negative Speaker 5 minutes

1st Negative Constructive 5 minutes

Interpellation by 1stAffirmative Speaker 5 minutes

2ndAffirmative Constructive 5 minutesInterpellation by 2nd Negative Speaker 5 minutes

2nd Negative Constructive 5 minutes

Interpellation by 2ndAffirmative Speaker 5 minutes

Negative Rebuttal-Summation 5 minutes

Affirmative Rebuttal-Summation 5 minutesTOTAL TIME (Modified) 50 minutes


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Speech Content Constructive Speeches

Introduction (position)

Body (arguments: necessity, beneficiality, feasibility)

Conclusion (restate position)

Interpellations

Questions

Fallacies

Rebuttals

Synthesis of debate

Summary of weaknesses of opponents case

Restatement of case


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Adjudication

Content 30

Organization 30

Delivery 25 Teamwork 15

HIGHEST TOTAL Best Debater

HIGHEST AVERAGE Best Team

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