A lecture on debate by (For more lecture on debate join Rubayet Bukht (Fan Club) ) RUBAYET A BUKHT Founding President MIUDC Moderator BISCDC Coordinator of many Debate club Worked with Like DS Club , Ruwads Debate Club, University of Puthisastra Debate Club , Combodia , Debate Egypt, British Parliamentary Debate Club online …….. 0168-352051 A debate is, basically, an argument. Debate is a system of logic, system of presentation of an idea. That is not to say that it is an undisciplined shouting match between parties that passionately believe in a particular point of view . A formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers with a logical frame of mind. In fact the opposite is true. Debating has strict rules of conduct and quite sophisticated arguing techniques and you will often be in a position where you will have to argue the opposite of what you believe in. A discussion, as of a public question in an assembly, involving opposing viewpoints: a debate in the Senate on farm price supports “Get what you can with words, because words are free, but the words of an armed man ring that much sweeter.” Joe Abercrombie, The Heroes “By the very act of arguing, you awake the patients reason; and once it is awake, who can foresee the result?” ― C.S. Lewis “In all debates, let truth be thy aim, not victory, or an unjust interest.” ― William Penn Basic Definitions Affirmative/Pro. The side that “affirms” the resolution (is “pro” the issue). For example, the affirmative side in a debate using the resolution of policy, Resolved: The United States federal government should implement a poverty reduction program for its citizens, would advocate for federal government implementation of a poverty reduction program. Argument. A statement, or claim, followed by a justification, or warrant. Justifications are responses to challenges, often linked by the word “because.” Example: The sun helps people, because the sun activates photosynthesis in plants, which produce oxygen so people can breathe. Constructive Speech. The first speeches in a debate, where the debaters “construct” their cases by presenting initial positions and arguments. Cross-examination. Question and answer sessions between debaters. Debate. A deliberative exercise characterized by formal procedures of argumentation, involving a set resolution to be debated, distinct times for debaters to speak, and a regulated order of speeches given. Evidence. Supporting materials for arguments. Standards for evidence are field-specific. Evidence can range from personal testimony, statistical evidence, research findings, to other published sources. Quotations drawn from journals, books, newspapers, and other audio-visuals sources are rather common. Negative/Con. The side that “negates” the resolution (is “con” the issue). For example, the negative side in a debate using the resolution of fact, Resolved: Global warming threatens agricultural production, would argue that global warming does not threaten agricultural production. Preparation Time. Debates often necessitate time between speeches for students to gather their thoughts and consider their opponents arguments. This preparation is generally a set period of time and can be used at any time by either side at the conclusion of a speech.
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