General Definition: Argument that a position is preferable as long as it has some advantage over the alternative, even if that benefit is minor. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: see general definition. British Parliamentary: see general definition. Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition.
General Definition: Failure to respond to an opponent’s argument. Public Forum: In PF, conceded arguments are generally granted as an agreement with the opponent. That said, concessions don’t automatically mean the other team will win the entire argument; it is still the responsibility of the debater to explain why that …
General Definition: The end of a speech, usually including a recap of the speaker’s main points and framing of key points of clashGeneral Definition: Direct responses to an argument, forming the disagreement of the debate. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: see general definition. British Parliamentary: see general …
General Definition: The first speech in a debate round, used to build a case. New arguments in a debate are also referred to as “constructiveGeneral Definition: The first speech in a debate round, used to build a case. New arguments in a debate are also referred to as “constructiveGeneral Definition: The first speech in a debate round, used to build a case. New arguments in a debate are also referred to as "constructive material" regardless of the speech where they appear. Public Forum: In PF, the constructive speeches are four minutes long and typically consist of two "Contentions" each. World Schools Debate: In WSD, an eight minute speech More material” …
General Definition: The substantive aspects of an argument; the “Warrants”. This is distinct from the stylistic delivery of a speech. Public Forum: In PF, judges vary on how they weigh substantive versus stylistic aspects of the debate, although they should focus on argument quality and engagement, with weak arguments penalized and …
General Definition: A full argument, including a statement of the central claimGeneral Definition: The main point or central thesis of an argument; what the debater seeks to prove true. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: see general definition. British Parliamentary: see general definition. Canadian National Debate Format: see …
General Definition: A method of weighing two positions by comparing the disadvantages with the advantages; in other words, does the proposal do more harm or good? This is one of the most common ways to decide a debate round. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: see general definition. …
General Definition: An alternative definition or set of definitions provided by Opposition in response to Proposition’s provided model. Countermodels should only be given if PropositionGeneral Definition: The side supporting the motion in a debate. • Public Forum: PropositionGeneral Definition: The side supporting the motion in a debate.
• Public Forum: Proposition is not a common phrase in PF, where "Pro" or "Affirmative" are used instead.
• World Schools Debate: see general definition.
• British Parliamentary: see general definition.
• Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition.
More is not a common phrase in PF, where “Pro” or “Affirmative” are …
General Definition: A method of clarifying the debate into key areas and highlighting why the judge should vote a specific way. Public Forum: Commonly used. In PF, summaryGeneral Definition: A method for synthesizing the debate and resolve disagreements by explaining why one argument should win over another. May also refer …
General Definition: Arguments decreasing the impactGeneral Definition: The final result of a cause and effect relationship that explains why the argument has meaning or valueGeneral Definition: A concept, standard, or ideal in value debate rounds. Something which, according to the debater, should be upheld (e.g. justice, freedom, equality, etc.). • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, although value arguments are often developed as part of "Framework". • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary: see general definition. • Canadian National More. A good impactGeneral Definition: The final result of a cause and effect relationship that explains why the argument has meaning or value. A good impact answers the question, "Why does this argument matter?" See also "Impact Weighing". • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary:see general definition. • Canadian National Debate Format:see general definition. More answers the question, “Why does this argument matter?” See also “Impact Weighing”. • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: …