•Formal type of

argumentation
•Intelligent exchange
of points between
the affirmative and
negative sides
In debate

Proposition
Proposition

Topic or issue
that is argued
upon
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introduction discussion conclusion

Parts of an argument
 To arouse the To explain
interest of the the
audience proposition
introduction

To state the To state the

issues to be parameters of
debated the debate
 REMEMBER!
You should arouse
the attention of
your audience.
 How?
Make them see
that the topic is
important.
 How?
Show them that
the topic is timely.
How?
Preserve a
favorable
attitude.
 REMEMBER!
Second aim of
intro is to explain
the proposition.
How?
Define all
important
st
words. (1 A)
 How?
Set the
parameters/ limit
of the debate
st
(1 A)
 How?
The whole idea
must be clearly
explained.
 How?
Present a short
but lively history
of the topic.
 REMEMBER!
Third aim of
intro is to state
the ISSUES.
 UNDERSTAND
ISSUES are the
questions that when
answered, may
destroy a side.
 UNDERSTAND
ISSUES are the
questions that when
answered, may
destroy a side.
TEST FOR ISSUES
Resolved that the K+12
be implemented in
SPCIS. (PROPOSITION)
•How would the
proposition affect
SPCIS? The students?
TEST FOR ISSUES
Resolved that the K+12
be implemented in
SPCIS. (PROPOSITION)
•Is there really a need
to implement the
proposition?
introduction discussion conclusion

Parts of an argument
OPPOSING SIDES

Affirmative Negative
Burden of proof

Prove all aspects of the case

Cannot win based on inability

of the negative
Burden of rebuttal
Must destroy either the
necessity, beneficiality and
practicability of (+)

Cannot discuss anything the

affirmative didn’t discuss
NECESSITY

BENEFICIALITY

PRACTICABILITY
NON-NECESSITY

NON-BENEFICIALITY

NON-
PRACTICABILITY
Need for the proposition

Discusses the
presence/absence of an
inherent flaw in the status
quo
Discusses the
advantages or
disadvantages of
adopting or rejecting
the resolution
feasibility of a proposition

includes matter of:

*law *clamor *finance
Constructive speech

Interpellation

Rebuttal
Constructive speech
presentation of each
team member’s
arguments and
evidence for each
aspect of the case
Interpellation
The opportunity for
the opposing debater
to ask questions
regarding the speech
of the speaker
Rebuttal
The summary and
defense of each team’s
arguments and
evidence, to be
delivered by the team
captain
Speaker roles
1A speaker-
NECESSITY
1N speaker-NON
NECESSITY
Speaker roles
2A speaker-
BENEFICIALITY
2N speaker-NON
BENEFICIALITY
Speaker roles
3A speaker-
PRACTICABILITY
3N speaker-NON
PRACTICABILITY
Outline of speech-1A
I. Introduction
II. State the proposition,
and task of each member
A. Define the terms
B. Give the status quo
Outline of speech-1A
-what is the status quo?
-what’s wrong with it?
C. State your stand
III. Caseline
A. State all your arguments
first
Outline of speech-1A
B. Go back, then strengthen
each one
C. Always give transition.
IV. Conclusion
Outline of speech-1N
I. Introduction
II. State the proposition,
Negate or show clash
towards it.
III. Rebut the 1 speakers’
st

arguments
Outline of speech-1N
IV. Caseline-same as the
components of caseline
of 1A
v. Conclusion