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The Joy of Debate

This guide explores the basics of debate process, including key terms, arguments, and strategies. Learn how to constructively engage with opponents, make effective rebuttals, and deliver a compelling closing statement.

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The Joy of Debate

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  1. The Joy of Debate “A friend of mine once described himself as “hungry for rational opposition.” The words seemed to me to hit off very happily the state of a man who has published doctrines which he knows to be controversial, and yet finds no one to voice the general disagreement he is looking for. . . . In such matters to find an opponent is almost to find a friend.” C. S. Lewis

  2. Basics of Debate Process • Resolution: a declarative statement that focuses the subject of dispute • Affirmative Team: Team that argues for the resolution and for significant change • Negative Team: Team that argues against the resolution

  3. Format of Our Debates • First Affirmative Constructive • First Negative Constructive • Negative Rebuttal • Affirmative Rebuttal • Affirmative Cross Examination • Negative Cross Examination • Negative Close • Affirmative Close

  4. Constructives • Define key terms in the resolution or that are part of your case • Lay out key arguments that support your position • These may are may not directly “clash” with the opponents case Round ONE is just the Constructives followed by discussion

  5. Rebuttals • Direct challenges to the opponents case and repair of your own case in response to challenges by opponents • Speak to the audience, not opponent • Critical to think and speak in outline terms! • Be sure to tie challenges to the decision-making process. Round TWO is revised constructives plus rebuttals followed by discussion

  6. Cross Examination • Direct questioning of opponents • Plan questions ahead of time • Think of some in “real time” • Use to “set up” closing remarks

  7. Close • Efficient summary of the debate • Emphasis on why you won the debate • Tie to stock issues or other key issues in the decision-making process.

  8. Definitions Criteria Values Evidence Reasoning Process Stock issues Ill Blame Cure Cost What Will Be Debatable?

  9. Quiz Prep • Talk with 2-3 other folks about readings • Each group can ask one question before quiz • Quizzes will be taken individually

  10. Quiz I can do this! • You have 12 minutes to complete the quiz • Keep your quiz but let me know when you are done

  11. Group Time • Individual Assignments • Group agenda for next time you meet as a group

  12. Exit Slip • Before you go, put down on piece of paper without your name (unless you want to) • How course is going • What questions you have about debate • What you want me to cover soon

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