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Buck
Weaver News > FORMAT FOR DEBATE
Preparation:
- Each
side writes one joint introduction that does the following:
- Engage
the audience
- Provide
brief history of topic
- Define
terms
- Clearly
state thesis
- Explain
relevance of issue you are arguing
- Anticipate
possible opposition points and prepare for rebuttal
- Each
side writes conclusion that does the following:
- Briefly
restates main points of argument (be prepared to add to
that after other side's preparation)
- Brings
closure to argument
- Leaves
satisfying last impression
- Moves
audience to action
Debate:
I.
Affirming speakers
a.)
Read individual statements of supportive evidence
b.)
Negative group, listen to statements, make notes,
and prepare for cross-examination
c.)
Cross-examination by negative side
d.)
After cross-examination, affirmative speakers provide clarifying
argument (rebuttal)
II.
Negative speakers
a.
) Read individual statements of supportive evidence
b.)
Affirmative group, listen to statements, make notes, and
prepare for cross-examination
c.)
Cross-examination by affirmative side
d.)
Clarifying argurments (rebuttal) by negative side
III.
Affirmative Conclusion
IV.
Negative Conclusion
V.
Vote
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