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: A three-minute questioning period after the first and second speeches where opponents take turns asking each other questions. Traditionally, the person that spoke first may ask the first question. Public Forum: see general definition. World Schools Debate:Not used in WSD, where “Points of Information” are offered instead. British …
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: …
General Definition: The negativeGeneral Definition: The side opposing the 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: Commonly used, also known as the “Con”. • World Schools Debate: 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 is not a common phrase in WSD, where “Opposition” is used instead • British Parliamentary: 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 is not a common phrase in …
General Definition: A logical contradiction that occurs when a speaker turns both the linkGeneral Definition: The specific connection or relationship between one event and another. In debate, links establish causality between the 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 and its impacts. See also “Mechanism”. • Public Forum: see general definition. • World Schools Debate: Not …