4. What Is
Debate?
A debate is a
structured argument
between two teams
based on a topical
issue known as
motion.
5. Motion : Public University is Better
Than Private University.
One team is for the motion (positive) and the
other team is against the motion (negative).
● Proposition Team will agree with the
motion.
● Opposition Team will disagree with the
motion.
TOPIC / MOTION
6. TEAM A (1st Speaker)
TEAM B (1st Speaker)
TEAM A (2nd Speaker)
TEAM B (2nd Speaker)
TEAM A (3rd Speaker)
TEAM B (3rd Speaker)
ADDITIONAL
2 Mins for REBUTTAL
(Logical Clarity)
TEAM A (3rd Speaker)
TEAM B (3rd Speaker)
DEBATE TIME
Each member will get 4 min. 1st bell will be given at 3 min,
2nd bell will be given at 3.30 min. Final bell will be rang at 4
min.
Order
Extra 2 min will be given
for Brainstorming
7. PROPOSITI
ON
1st Speaker will define the motion.
Explain Some Logical Points
Ask question
2nd Speaker will redefine the motion.
Explain Some Logical Points.
Reply the 1st speakers question. Ask
some questions too.
OPOSITION
2nd Speaker will answer the
questions (if that is valid).
Explain his/her Logical Points
2nd Speaker will answer the
questions (if that is valid).
Explain his/her Logical Points
3rd Speaker will give the overview of 1st
and 2nd speaker's speech. Share his own
points.
3rd Speaker will give the overview of 1st
and 2nd speaker's speech. Share his own
points.
8. Rebuttal / Logical Clarification :
In debating each team will present points in favor of their case. They will
also spend some time criticizing the arguments presented by the other
team. This is called rebuttal. There are a few things to remember about
rebuttal:
1. Logic - to say that the other side is wrong is not enough.
2. Pick the important points - try to rebut the most important points of
the other side's case.
3. `Play the ball' - do not criticizes the individual speakers, criticize what
they say.
9. ● The Individual Speaker
There are many techniques that each speaker
can use in their speech but there are three main
areas that you will be marked on and they are
Matter, Method and Manner
10. MATTER
Matter is what you say, it is the substance of your
speech. You should divide your matter into
arguments and examples. An argument is a statement
"The topic is true (or false depending on which side
you are on) because of x", where the argument fills in
for the x .
Matter cannot be just a long list of examples.
11. METHOD
Where matter is what you say method is how you organize what
you say. There are many pieces of the method.....
1. TEAM. Good team method involves unity and logic. Unity is
created by all members being aware of the definition, what the
other speakers have said and what the team line is.
2. INDIVIDUAL. You must structure your own speech well.
The first step is to have a clear idea of your own arguments
and which examples you will be using to support those arguments.
12. MANNER
Manner is how you present what you say and there are various aspects of
manner that you need to be aware of.
1. CUE CARDS. Write out your speech on cue cards.
2. EYE CONTACT. Make eye-contact with audience, opposition team
members, own team members and judges depending on situation.
3. VOICE. There are many things you can do with your voice to make it
effective.
4. BODY LANGUAGE : Your body is a tool for you to use. Make hand
gestures deliberately and with confidence.
5. NERVOUSNESS. Convert your nervousness into confidence.
13. 10 TIPS For Winning a Debate
1. KNOW YOUR SCRIPT.
2. KNOW YOUR AUDIENCE
3. TREAT YOUR OPPONENT WITH RESPECT
4. BE CONVERSATIONAL
5. SMILE
6. Do not try to win over your opponent. Just win over your crowd
7. Stay Calm
8. Reply negative things in a positive way
9. Time is your biggest enemy
14. DO & DON’TS (1)
Cue cards can help a debater to stay focused, but DON’T read from
them, use them as a guide.
Collect as much material as you can find. GOOGLE IT !
DON’T let your emotions get the better of you.
DO stay calm and speak in a clear, rational voice.
Remember, debaters do not always choose what side they’re on.
The first speaker of both two teams have to define/redifine the
motion
15. DO & DON’TS (2)
DO be aware of what your partner(s) plans are.
Do use humour . Use Stories / jokes/ Quotations that are appropriate
can be very effective.
Know what it feels like to speak for the allotted length of time,
speaking too much or not enough, weakens your position.
DON’T try to “juggle” too many points at once. State your ideas in a
logical order.
The more you practice and plan your speaking, the less nervous you
will be.
16. Things to REMEMBER
Any argument that you do not address in a rebuttal will be left in
the memory of others as your opponents stated it.
The closing speaker (3rd ) should sum up all relevant arguments
and rebuttals without introducing any new information.
17. THANK YOU
Thanks for joining the world of logic
and logical arguments. Happy
debating.
-KKazi Shimul
