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The Only Noble Excuse For Debate Is The Search For The Truth For Debate Seeks The Truth To Move Ourselves and Our Society." - Don Claro M. Recto

This document provides an overview of argumentation and debate. It defines argumentation as a mode of discourse involving critical reasoning through arguments attempting to convince an audience. It outlines the key elements of an argument including the topic, proposition, and evidence. It then discusses different types of fallacies including fallacies of language, matter, and relevance. Finally, it discusses qualities of effective debaters and common debate formats.

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The Only Noble Excuse For Debate Is The Search For The Truth For Debate Seeks The Truth To Move Ourselves and Our Society." - Don Claro M. Recto

This document provides an overview of argumentation and debate. It defines argumentation as a mode of discourse involving critical reasoning through arguments attempting to convince an audience. It outlines the key elements of an argument including the topic, proposition, and evidence. It then discusses different types of fallacies including fallacies of language, matter, and relevance. Finally, it discusses qualities of effective debaters and common debate formats.

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The ONLY NOBLE EXCUSE FOR DEBATE

is the search for the truth;


for debate seeks the truth
to move ourselves and our society.”

- Don Claro M. Recto


Argumentation
• Mode of discourse that involves critical
reasoning
• Argument
– A reasoned attempt to convince the audience
to accept a particular point of view about a
debatable topic
Elements of an Argument
• Topic  issue
• Proposition  conclusion
• Evidence  premises
– Facts (direct experience, verifiable reports)
– Opinion (interpretation of the meaning of a
factual evidence)
Fallacies
• Fallacies of Language (Semantic)
• Fallacies of Matter
• Fallacies of Relevance
Fallacies of Language
• Equivocation
– What is natural is good.
To make mistakes is natural.
Ergo, to make mistakes is good.
• Amphiboly
– John attacked the man with a knife.
• Accent
– I called him an unmitigated liar; it is true, and I
am sorry for it.
Fallacies of Matter
• Sweeping Statement
– Killing is bad; therefore, it is wrong for us to go
to war against the terrorists.

• Hasty Generalization
– Since democracy is good for the people of
USA, then it must be good to have democracy
everywhere in the world.
Fallacies of Relevance
• Ignoring the Issue
– Argumentum ad populum (Band Wagon)
– Argumentum ad ignorantium
– Argumentum ad baculum
– Argumentum ad misericordiam
– Argumentum ad hominem
– Argumentum ad verecundiam
• Begging the Question (petitio principii)
– Miracles are impossible because they cannot
happen.

• False Cause (post hoc ergo propter hoc)


– Night comes before day.
Therefore, night causes day.

• Slippery Slope
– Legalizing marijuana will lead to the legalization of
cocaine. If you legalize cocaine, you’ll be able to buy
crack and every other drug at your local 7-11.
• Red Herring
– The death penalty is the only way to punish
criminals. Why? Because the justice system
in this country has gone straight to hell—
what with murderers, rapists, and robbers
getting off scot-free! It has got to change!

• False Dilemma (Either-Or)


– Either we elect Mr. X or the economy goes
down the tubes. The choice should be
obvious.
•Qualities of Effective Debaters
•Common Formats
What Makes a Good Debater?
• Disciplined preparation
• Effective speaking skills
• Logical arguments
• Thinking on one’s feet
• Critical listening
• Good questioning
• Courteous manner
• Teamwork and cooperation
• Professionalism
Common Debate Formats
• Lincoln-Douglas
– One-on-one debate on Propositions of Value
• Cross Examination Debate
– Direct and Cross Examinations; witness
• Parliamentary
– Government versus Opposition; POI
• Oregon-Oxford
– Affirmative versus Negative; Propositions of Fact
or Policy
The Initiation
PreDeCon
• Set debate schedule
• Assign roles
• Define terms
• Agree on non-debatable issues
• Set timeframe

NOTE:
• Schedule: 12:00 nn-12:30 pm, a day before debate day
• There should be consensus between two teams.
• Form should be submitted right after PreDeCon.
Order of Speeches
1st Affirmative Constructive 5 minutes
Interpellation by 1st Negative Speaker 5 minutes
1st Negative Constructive 5 minutes
Interpellation by 1st Affirmative Speaker 5 minutes
2nd Affirmative Constructive 5 minutes
Interpellation by 2nd Negative Speaker 5 minutes
2nd Negative Constructive 5 minutes
Interpellation by 2nd Affirmative Speaker 5 minutes
Negative Rebuttal-Summation 5 minutes
Affirmative Rebuttal-Summation 5 minutes
TOTAL TIME (Modified) 50 minutes
Note
• Each speaker is allowed a 30-second
grace period to wrap up his/her speech.
• Exceeding time limit will merit a point
deduction for each minute in excess of the
time.
Speech Content
• Constructive Speeches
– Introduction (position)
– Body (arguments: necessity, beneficiality, feasibility)
– Conclusion (restate position)
• Interpellations
– Questions
– Fallacies
• Rebuttals
– Synthesis of debate
– Summary of weaknesses of opponent’s case
– Restatement of case
Adjudication
•Content 30
•Organization 30
•Delivery 25
•Teamwork 15
HIGHEST TOTAL – Best Debater
HIGHEST AVERAGE – Best Team

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