Debating

Guide

Speaking 3
Judgement

1. Matter
What you present ( the content)
2. Manner
How you present (the style)
3. Method
Organization/structure of your presentation
1. matter

1. Definitions 4. Rebuttals
Set up for the debate Must be logical

2. Arguments Must be relevant

Must be prompt
Must be logical
Must be relevant
3. Evidences
Must be relevant
Evident value
Defining a topic

Explain the keywords in the topic

Identify what to prove
Identify what is your stand
Establishing an argument

basic statement Proofs/evidences/examples

Logical explanation conclusion

Effective rebuttals

Attacks (rebut the arguments)

Defense (rebut the rebuttals)
2. manner/style

Respectable attitudes
Vocal style : volume, clarity, pace, intonation, etc.
Use of notes
Eye contact
Body language : hand gestures, pacing, standing, etc
3. method

Respond dynamically
Structure
An interesting opening
A clear statement of purpose and general direction
A logical sequence of ideas
Appropriate timing of speech
Summary of the speech
 Team roles
SPEAKER DUTY

1ST AFFIRMATIVE SPEAKER DEFINE THE TOPIC

PRESENT TEAM STRUCTURE
PRESENT ARGUMENTS OF THE 1ST SPEAKER

1ST NEGATIVE SPEAKER IDENTIFY INITIAL DISAGREEMENT WITH THE AFFIRMATIVE CASE
PRESENT TEAM STRUCTURE
PRESENT ARGUMENTS OF THE 1ST SPEAKER
2ND SPEAKER IDENTIFY DISAGREEMENT OF THE OTHER TEAM (REBUT MAJOR ARGUMENTS)
DEFEND OWN CASE AGAINST REBUTTAL BY PREVIOUS SPEAKERS
PRESENT ARGUMENT OF THE 2ND SPEAKER
3RD SPEAKER PRESENT OVERVIEW OF THE DEBATE
REBUT THE OPOSING TEAMS CASE
DEFEND OWN TEAMS CASE
SUMMARISE OWN CASE
POINTS OF INFORMATION
(POIs)
POI is a formal question by a member of opposing team
The speaker can accept or decline the POI
An opportunity to expose a flaw in the speakers argument
To strengthen the case
May not be asked in the first or last minute of speech
May Offered to speakers on the opposing side only
Must be brief
Should be expressed as a question