Debate

Elements that exists in every debate, the fundamentals! We look at topic, teams/sides, speakers.

We move on to timing, arguments and rebuttals.

An introduction to debate philosophy, targeted more at teachers and judges than students. What is debate? When, where, how and who debates? And most importantly, why should you debate?

I explain the role of the first speaker in this format. There are 3 main responsibilities, to Define and Set-Up the Debate, to Present the Team Position and Case and to Make 1 or 2 Arguments. For notes, a transcript of this video and more videos, please visit http://www.learndebate.net

I explain the role of the Deputy Speakers in this format. These are the speakers who speak second in both teams, and I talk about them together since their roles are very similar. There are 3 main responsibilities, to Defend their Case, to Attack the Case on the Other Side and to Make 1 or 2 new arguments.

We walk through the process of making a definition and discuss how the constraints have an impact on the rest of the debate.

More on why these things are sooooo important! =]

More on the process of creating definitions and why they are important.