General Definition: The use of numbers and letters to organize arguments in the debate. During refutationGeneral Definition: Direct responses to an opponent’s argument. See also “ClashGeneral Definition: Direct responses to an argument, forming the disagreement of the debate. Public Forum: see general definition.
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General Definition: The person, persons, or organization responsible for writing 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. …
General Definition: A score given to debaters that assesses their styleGeneral Definition: How one delivers speeches, including techniques like tone, pitch, rate, facial expressions, 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, volume, eye contactGeneral 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, word choice, etc. • Public Forum: Commonly used. In PF, styleGeneral Definition: How one delivers speeches, including techniques like tone, pitch, rate, facial expressions, gestures, volume, eye contact, word choice, etc. • Public Forum: Commonly used. In PF, style is typically evaluated as part of a debater's "Speaker Points", although it may influence the judge's perception of their arguments as well. • World Schools Debate: Commonly used. In WSD, this More is typically evaluated as part of a debater’s “Speaker Points”, although …
General Definition: A framing argument explaining the fundamental position of a debate team; often used synonymously with or in support of a “Burden“. Public Forum: Not used in PF, where “Framework” is used to develop the stanceGeneral Definition: A framing argument explaining the fundamental position of a debate team; often …
General Definition: The current state of affairs; the present system. Arguments should usually begin with analysis of the status quoGeneral Definition: The current state of affairs; the present system. Arguments should usually begin with analysis of the status quoGeneral Definition: The current state of affairs; the present system. Arguments should usually begin with analysis of the status quo so the audience understands what is happening now before the motion is passed. • Public Forum: Commonly used. See also "Uniqueness". • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British Parliamentary: see general definition. • Canadian National Debate Format: see More so the audience understands what is happening now before 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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General Definition: Decisions made in the debate to optimize your likelihoodGeneral Definition: A form of impact weighingGeneral Definition: Any means of comparing impacts in a debate. See also "Weighing Mechanism" • Public Forum:In PF, students may explicitly or implicitly state their comparative weighing, including aspects of magnitude/scope, probability/likelihood, and timeframe. PF may use "Framework" arguments to prioritize certain impacts over others, although debates typically default to a "Cost-Benefits Analysis". • World Schools Debate:In WSD, the discussion More that analyzes the probabilityGeneral Definition: A form of impact weighing that analyzes the likelihood of an impact to occur. See also "Likelihood". • Public Forum: In PF, probability is developed through both the specificity of examples or analysis, as well as statistical analysis drawn from expert research. • World Schools Debate: Though not a common phrase in WSD, probability is still developed through More of an 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 to occur. See also “Probability”. • Public Forum: In PF, likelihoodGeneral Definition: A form of impact weighing that analyzes the probability of an impact to occur. See also "Probability". • Public Forum: In PF, likelihood is developed through both the specificity of examples or analysis, as well as statistical analysis drawn from expert research. • World Schools Debate: In WSD, likelihood is developed through the specificity of examples or analysis. More is developed through both the specificity of examples or analysis, as well as statistical analysis …
General Definition: How one delivers speeches, including techniques like tone, pitch, rate, facial expressions, gesturesGeneral Definition: A form of nonverbal communicationGeneral Definition: Any action, attitude, or behavior that is used to relay a message to an audience, including gestures, facial expressions, voice quality, eye contact, posture, and other body language.
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More 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, 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 are also used to manage …
General Definition: A method for synthesizing the debate and resolve disagreements by explaining why one argument should win over another. May also refer to the third speech of a debate that accomplishes a similar goal. Public Forum: In PF, a three-minute speech used to extend key arguments/clash and weighing, as …
General Definition: Preparing to debate both sides of a motionGeneral Definition: The topicGeneral Definition: The central premise being debated, often called the "Motion" or "Resolution". • Public Forum: Not a common phrase in PF, where "Resolution" is used instead. • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where "Motion" is used instead. • British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, where "Motion" is used instead.. • Canadian National Debate More or subject offered to debate. Motions are written as statements that create clear affirmativeGeneral Definition: The side supporting the resolution in a debate, also known as the "Pro". • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: Not a common phrase in WSD, where "Proposition" is used instead. • British Parliamentary: Not a common phrase in BP, where "Government" is used instead. • Canadian National Debate Format: Not a common phrase in CNDF, where "Proposition" More and 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 ground, or positions. See also “Resolution”. • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: see general definition. • British …
General Definition: The main areas 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 definition. Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition. More in a debate. Public Forum: Not commonly …