This is a presentation about debate.

2. Is a method of interactive
and representational
argument.
Intelligent exchange of
points between the
affirmative and negative
sides.
Is a disciplined form of
argument or exchange of
different viewpoints about a
given subject matter.

3. Proposition
Topic or issue that is argued
upon.

4. is a fun way for students to
discuss controversial topics. It is
excellent for speaking and
listening practice.

5. Evidence
Rebuttal
- is the information that
helps in the formation of
a conclusion or
judgment.
direct attach of the
opponents’ comments
(made during the
constructive speech).
The summary and defense
of each team’s arguments
and evidence, to be delivered
by the team captain.

6. Introduction
Discussion Conclusion
To arouse the interest
of the audience.
To explain the
proposition.To state the issues to
be debated.
To state the
parameters of the
debate.

7. Moderator
Time Keeper
Judge or
Adjudicator
the person who introduces
the speakers and gives the
instructions in a debate.
the person who introduces
the speakers and gives the
instructions in a debate.
He/she announces whose turn it is
to speak next and reminds the
debaters and audience to maintain
proper conduct during the course
of the debate.
keep times and gives
count down
warnings.
Assigned to ensure that
the speakers do not
exceed the given time.
He/she must have a timer and
bell on time cards tosignal to
the speakers when to begin
and end the speech.
are assigned to decide which
side has presented clear, logical,
and convincing arguments to
defend their position
They should consider the following in
deciding which side to choose: clarity
of speech, organization of ideas, and
logic of arguments.

8. Lincoln- Douglas Debate
(The Two Men Debate)
primarily a form of United
States high school debate (though
it also has a college form called
NFA LD) named after the Lincoln-
Douglas Debates of 1858.
It is a one-on-one event
focused mainly on applying
philosophical theories to
real world issues.
Parliamentary Debate
(sometimes referred to as
"parli" in the United States) is
conducted under rules derived
from British parliamentary
procedure
It features the competition
of individuals in a multi-
person setting.
It is usually conducted by
proposing a law, or
changes to a law.

9. Emergency Debate
are specific and limited
debates requested by a
members on short notice (not
scheduled) and granted by
the Speaker.
British Parliamentary
Debate
involves 4 teams; "government" or
"proposition" (one opening, one
closing) teams support the motion,
and two "opposition" teams (one
opening, one closing) oppose it.
Canadian Parliamentary
Debate
involves one "government" team and
one"opposition" team. On the government
side, there is the "Prime Minister" and the
"Minister of the Crown". On the opposition
(often referred to as Her Majesty's loyal
opposition), there is the "Leader of the
Opposition" and the "Shadow Minister".
American
Parliamentary Debate
is the oldest national
parliamentary debating
organization, based on the East
Coast and including all of
the Ivy League.

10. Oxford Style debate
is a competitive debate
format featuring a sharply
framed motion that is
proposed by one side and
opposed by another.
allows two to three
speakers in both the
affirmative and the side
negative side.

11. OPPOSING SIDES
Affirmativ
e
Negative

12. Burden of proof
Prove all aspects of the
case
Cannot win based on
inability of the negative

13. Burden of rebuttal
Must destroy either the
necessity, beneficiality
and practicability of (+)
Cannot discuss anything
the affirmative didn’t
discuss

14. NECESSITY
BENEFICIALITY
PRACTICABILITY

15. NON-NECESSITY
NON-BENEFICIALITY
NON-
PRACTICABILITY

16. Need for the
proposition
Discusses the
presence/absence of an
inherent flaw in the status
quo

17. Discusses the
advantages or
disadvantages of
adopting or
rejecting the
resolution

18. feasibility of a
proposition
includes matter of:
*law *clamor
*finance

19. Constructive
speech
Interpellatio
n
Rebuttal

20. Constructive speech
presentation of each
team member’s
arguments and
evidence for each
aspect of the case

21. Interpellation
The opportunity for
the opposing debater
to ask questions
regarding the speech
of the speaker