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Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating

Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating. Viv Jones. Outline. Why debate? What is debate? Matter/Manner/Method How to prepare a case Speaker roles Team Case Definitions Models Hot tips. Why Debate?. Improve yourself Make friends at uni Travel the world funded by Monash!. SEMESTER 1 (3-on-3)

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Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating

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  1. Introduction to 3-on-3 Debating Viv Jones

  2. Outline • Why debate? • What is debate? • Matter/Manner/Method • How to prepare a case • Speaker roles • Team Case • Definitions • Models • Hot tips

  3. Why Debate? Improve yourself Make friends at uni Travel the world funded by Monash!

  4. SEMESTER 1 (3-on-3) Freshers (MAD) For virgin IV debaters Easters (Melbourne UNI) The National novice comp President’s Cup (Melbourne) Debate with fun people Sorensen (MAD) Major 3-on-3 comp, novice rule ADAM (Melbourne) Pre-Australs and great practice AUSTRALS @ Auckland MAD’s favourite IV SEMESTER 2 (British Parliamentary) Pro-Am Comp Open BP Comp Freehills Women’s (Sydney) ANU Mini (Canberra) Sydney Mini (Sydney) Vic Mini (New Zealand) Melbourne Mini (Melbourne) WUPID (Malaysia) WORLDS (Botswana) Tournaments

  5. Why do we do it? “Dutch troops pull out of Afghanistan” “US to sell Uranium to India” “Gay marriage bill vetoed” “Cap on CEO pay strives to end era of excess” “GLOBAL WARMING IS OVERRATED”

  6. What is Debate?

  7. Debate is structured argument

  8. Debate - an overview • Assigned topic and side • Understand context • Identify problem • Propose solution • Convince everyone why it’s right!

  9. 3-on-3 Debate: the format AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE 30 minute prep 1st Aff 1st Neg 2nd Aff 6-8 minute speeches 2nd Neg 3rd Aff 3rd Neg

  10. MATTER, MANNER and METHOD The elements that contribute to persuasiveness in debates

  11. MATTER What you say “Arguments” How to make it good: • Analysis = first principles, examples, statistics etc

  12. Elements of an argument • IDEA • ANALYSIS • Step through your analysis - keep asking “why?” • EVIDENCE • LINK • How does it help you prove your team’s case?

  13. Example of an argument Giving arms to Afghani Tribal Militias will undermine Al Qaeda's power in the hills • Pashtun tribes have self-interest at heart (concerned with protection) -> will follow whoever presents the most benefit. By providing weapons, we become the ally of choice. • E.g. Under Soviet Union, Mujahaddin fighters were happy to engage with the most powerful ally • Without weapons to defend themselves they are blackmailed by Al Qaeda • E.g. Al Qaeda has taken sons of tribal leaders hostage • E.g. One tribe that resisted Al Qaeda initially was made an example of - Suicide bombers exploded in a family wedding killing dozens • By providing weapons, Militias will be both able to defend themselves and will be motivated to align with west

  14. Why is it true? Who Cares? Keep it logical and relevant

  15. Rebuttal • Same elements are true for building arguments and destroying them. • Targeting the Idea > Analaysis > Evidence

  16. Viv’s Rebuttal Tips Ways to rebut: • Establish that the opp argument is based on an error of fact / an erroneous interpretation of fact • Establish that the opp argument is illogical (the conclusion does not logically flow from the premise) • Problem/solution gap • Establish that the opp argument, while itself correct, involves unacceptable implications. The best rebuttal works together these approaches into an “Even if..”

  17. MANNER Your presentation. How engaging are you as a speaker? First things first: • There’s no hard fast rule as to what makes good manner • Everyone’s style is different - keep it natural • Everyone can improve their manner

  18. Consensus on what makes good manner: • Eye contact • Body language - gestures, posture • TONE • In control - you have the floor Viv’s Hot tips: • Watch your language - no flippant comments • Vary your manner • Be conscious of your own flaws

  19. METHOD How you present your case Can you audience understand and follow what you are saying? Matter impact: • Adjudicator can digest what you are saying Manner impact: • You appear logical and in control.

  20. How to keep your speech structured: Team split Individual speaker: Introduce, Analyse, Conclude Say what you’re going to say, say it then say what you said. Watch the clock

  21. 1st Affirmative SET UP: Context Definition Team Position/Model Team Split Arguments (5 - 6 minutes) 1st Negative Definition Issues Rebut (3 mins) SET UP: Team Position/Counter Model Team Split Arguments (4 mins) Speaker Roles ROLE: Establish the grounds on which the debate will be fought

  22. Definitions • Define the meaning, not the words • Don’t need to spell it out (no “according to the Oxford dictionary…” • In 3-on-3, definitions are usually clearly stated by the topic • Context is the best way to go • Stress less and have fun!

  23. The definition must be reasonable There must be a debate to be had. Unfair definitions: Time set Truistic - debate the should not the will If you’re on the NEG to an unreasonable definition: Don’t challenge. Ever. Point out to your Adjudicator why the definition is unreasonable but debate the definition regardless.

  24. AFF: Identify problem Propose a Solution (Model) NEG: (3 Options) 1/ Accept the problem Propose an alternative solution = counter model 2/ Accept the problem Show that the AFF solution exacerbates the problem 3/ Negate the problem Team Position

  25. 2nd Affirmative Rebut (3 mins) Personal Split Arguments (4 mins) 2nd Negative Rebut (3 mins) Personal Split Arguments (4 mins) Speaker Roles ….continued ROLE: Move the debate forward by developing analysis of existing arguments and introducing new lines of argument

  26. 3rd Affirmative Intro - biggest point Rebut (7 mins) Summarise and Conclude (30secs) 3rd Negative Intro - biggest point Rebut (7 mins) Summarise and Conclude (30secs) ROLE: Organise the debate into clear questions/themes to make understanding it easier - then show why you won all of them! “Thematic Rebuttal”

  27. How it all happens…..

  28. Secret Topic, 30 minutes ARGHH! • NO 1 Rule - DON’T PANIC! • You know more than you think • Key is to structure the time you have • Choice of 3 topics • Mutual Preference System

  29. Choice of Topics: Example That all you need is love That China should float the Yuan That trees should have the same legal rights as animals Team of Arts students Team of Eco. students 1 3 2 3 2 1

  30. Timeline for Prep

  31. Adjudication • There are no draws • Scoring range 70-80 • No automatic wins or losses • Adjudicator’s must provide reasons for there decisions

  32. Viv’s Final Tips • Don’t introduce yourself!!!! • Make the most of your introduction • Don’t write out speeches word for word! • Get clear feedback from your adjudicators • READ shit • PARTICIPATE in Comps and practice debates. • Stress less and have fun!

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