General Definition: The second speaker for the opening opposition in a British Parliamentary (BP) debate. DLO is a five-minute speech. Public Forum: Not used in PF. World Schools Debate: Not used in WSD. British Parliamentary: see general definition. Canadian National Debate Format: Not used in CNDF.
General Definition: The second speaker for the opening governmentGeneral Definition: The side supporting the motionGeneral Definition: The topic or subject offered to debate. Motions are written as statements that create clear affirmative and negative ground, or positions. See also "Resolution".
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More or resolutionGeneral Definition: The topic or subject offered to debate. Resolutions are written as statements that create clear affirmative and negative ground, or positions. See also "Motion". • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: Resolution is not a common phrase in WSD, where "Motion" is used instead. • British Parliamentary: Resolution is not a common phrase in BP, More in a debate. Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, where “Pro” or “Affirmative” are used instead. World Schools Debate: While governmentGeneral Definition: The side supporting the motion or resolution in a debate. Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, where "Pro" or "Affirmative" are used instead. World Schools Debate: While government is sometimes used in WSD, "Proposition" is the more common term for the side supporting the motion. British Parliamentary: see general definition. Canadian National Debate Format: While government is sometimes More is sometimes used in WSD, “Proposition” is the more common term for …
General Definition: Creating clear distinctions between arguments, speeches, or sides of the debate. Public Forum: Not commonly used in PF, although arguments should have clear and unique distinctions. World Schools Debate: In WSD, differentiationGeneral Definition: Creating clear distinctions between arguments, speeches, or sides of the debate. Public Forum: Not commonly used in PF, …
General Definition: The negativeGeneral Definition: The side opposing the resolution in a debate. • Public Forum: Commonly used, also known as the "Con". • World Schools Debate: Negative is not a common phrase in WSD, where "Opposition" is used instead • British Parliamentary: Negative is not a common phrase in BP, where "Opposition" is used instead • Canadian National Debate Format: Negative is More effects of an action or idea; used to weigh the conclusions of an argument. Could also refer to a formal argument known as a disadvantageGeneral Definition: The negativeGeneral Definition: The side opposing the resolution in a debate. • Public Forum: Commonly used, also known as the "Con". • World Schools Debate: Negative is not a common phrase in WSD, where "Opposition" is used instead • British Parliamentary: Negative is not a common phrase in BP, where "Opposition" is used instead • Canadian National Debate Format: Negative is More effects of an action or idea; used to weigh the conclusions of an argument. Could also refer to …
General Definition: In general, anything that can be observed. In a debate, empirical analysis supports an argument by providing historical analysis of why the position is true. 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: Appeals to credibility; rhetoric designed to persuade an audience by enhancing the credibility or ethical appeal of the speaker. 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: Repeating an argument or evidenceGeneral Definition: In debate, a supporting argument for why a claimGeneral Definition: The main point or central thesis of an argument; what the debater seeks to prove true. Public Forum: see general definition.
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More is true, including examples, logic, studies, data, or expert opinion. EvidenceGeneral Definition: In debate, a supporting argument for why a claim is true, including examples, logic, studies, data, or expert opinion. Evidence may also refer to research in prepped debates. See also "Justification" and "Warrant". Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: In WSD, research is not prioritized as much as analysis in "Prepared Motions", and is not allowed at More may also refer to research in prepped debates. See also “Justification” and “Warrant”. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: In WSD, …
General Definition: A form of nonverbal communicationGeneral Definition: Any action, attitude, or behavior that is used to relay a message to an audience, including gesturesGeneral Definition: A form of nonverbal communication that uses one's hands while speaking to provide emphasis and enhance persuasiveness. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate: Commonly used. In WSD, gestures are also used to manage POIs. For example, if you are offered a POI, you may simply wave them down by waving your hand in a downward motion, or More, facial expressions, voice quality, eye contact[:en]General Definition: A form of nonverbal communication that involves looking at members of the audience while speaking. Good eye contact demonstrates that the speaker is confident and enthusiastic. Public Forum: see general definition.
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[:] More, posture, and other body language. • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • …
General Definition: A judge with significant experience in debate, either as a former debater or coach. These judges will typically vote based on a detailed “Flow” of the debate and default less on stylistic or argument preferences, although debaters should always ask a judge their preferences before a round (see …
General Definition: A method for taking notes during a debate to accurately record the most important arguments and points of clash. Typically, speeches are flowed side-by-side to track how an argument develops over the course of a debate. Also referred to as a game board. Public Forum: see general definition. …