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    Debate: English For Academics Professional Purposes

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    Debate involves a formal discussion on a particular topic, with opposing arguments presented by two teams to argue differing viewpoints. A debate has a structured format consisting of an affirmative team that supports a given resolution, an opposing team that argues against it, and judges who evaluate the arguments and performance. Teams research the topic, prepare logical arguments and rebuttals in advance of the debate. An organized debate proceeds with speakers from each team presenting and rebutting arguments according to a set timeline and process overseen by the judges.

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    Debate involves a formal discussion on a particular topic, with opposing arguments presented by two teams to argue differing viewpoints. A debate has a structured format consisting of an affirmative team that supports a given resolution, an opposing team that argues against it, and judges who evaluate the arguments and performance. Teams research the topic, prepare logical arguments and rebuttals in advance of the debate. An organized debate proceeds with speakers from each team presenting and rebutting arguments according to a set timeline and process overseen by the judges.

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    Debate involves a formal discussion on a particular topic, with opposing arguments presented by two teams to argue differing viewpoints. A debate has a structured format consisting of an affirmative team that supports a given resolution, an opposing team that argues against it, and judges who evaluate the arguments and performance. Teams research the topic, prepare logical arguments and rebuttals in advance of the debate. An organized debate proceeds with speakers from each team presenting and rebutting arguments according to a set timeline and process overseen by the judges.

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    Debate: English For Academics Professional Purposes

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    Debate involves a formal discussion on a particular topic, with opposing arguments presented by two teams to argue differing viewpoints. A debate has a structured format consisting of an affirmative team that supports a given resolution, an opposing team that argues against it, and judges who evaluate the arguments and performance. Teams research the topic, prepare logical arguments and rebuttals in advance of the debate. An organized debate proceeds with speakers from each team presenting and rebutting arguments according to a set timeline and process overseen by the judges.

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    Debate

    English For Academics Professional Purposes


    Debate is a process that involves formal discussion on a
    particular topic. In a debate, opposing arguments are put
    forward to argue for opposing viewpoints. Debate occurs in
    public meetings, academic institutions, and legislative
    assemblies. 
    Structure for Debate A formal debate usually involves three
    groups: one supporting a resolution (affirmative team), one
    opposing the resolution (opposing team), and those who are
    judging the quality of the evidence and arguments and the
    performance in the debate. The affirmative and opposing teams
    usually consist of three members each, while the judging may be
    done by the teacher, a small group of students, or the class as a
    whole. In addition to the three specific groups, there may an
    audience made up of class members not involved in the formal
    debate.
    Debate Preparation:
    • Develop the resolution to be debated.
    • Organize the teams.
    • Establish the rules of the debate, including timelines.
    • Research the topic and prepare logical arguments.
    • Gather supporting evidence and examples for position
    taken.
    • Anticipate counter arguments and prepare rebuttals.
    • Team members plan order and content of speaking in
    debate.
    • Prepare room for debate.
    • Establish expectations, if any, for assessment of debate
    Conducting Debate:
    Debate opens with the affirmative team (the team that
    supports the resolution) presenting their arguments,
    followed by a member of the opposing team. This pattern is
    repeated for the second speaker in each team. Finally, each
    team gets an opportunity for rebutting the arguments of the
    opponent. Speakers should speak slowly and clearly. The
    judges and members of the audience should be taking notes
    as the debate proceeds. A typical sequence for debate, with
    suggested timelines, is as follows:
    • The first speaker on the affirmative team presents arguments in
    support of the resolution. (5 – 10 minutes) (page 1 of 2) Antiti
    Conducting a Debate TN 13
    • The first speaker on the opposing team presents arguments opposing
    the resolution. (5 – 10 minutes)
    • The second speaker on the affirmative team presents further
    arguments in support of the resolution, identifies areas of conflict, and
    answers questions that may have been raised by the opposition
    speaker. (5 – 10 minutes)
    • The second speaker on the opposing team presents further arguments
    against the resolution, identifies further areas of conflict, and answers
    questions that may have been raised by the previous affirmative
    speaker. (5 – 10 minutes)
    • The rules may include a short recess for teams to prepare their
    rebuttals. (5 minutes)
    • The opposing team begins with the rebuttal, attempting to defend
    the opposing arguments and to defeat the supporting arguments
    without adding any new information. (3 – 5 minutes)
    • First rebuttal of the affirmative team (3 – 5 minutes)
    • Each team gets a second rebuttal for closing statements with the
    affirmative team having the last opportunity to speak. (3 – 5 minutes
    each)
    • There cannot be any interruptions. Speakers must wait their turns.
    The teacher may need to enforce the rules.

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