THE DEBATE

THE DEBATE

1. What is a debate?

   • it is an organized discussion between 1 or more people

2. By whom is a debate shaped?

   • Opponents
     • Pro
       • In agreement (for)
     • Contra
       • In disagreement( against/ opposed)
   • The moderator
     • He is the person who presents and leads a discussion. The moderator gives the floor to whoever has to speak.
   • The public
     • The public are the spectators of the debate and who, at the end of it, say which of the participants have best defended their position.

3. Parts of the debate

   • First part
     • The moderator introduces the topic to be debated, and allows the participants to each alternately defend their position with valid arguments.
       • Each side is allowed five minutes to present their position
   • Second part
     • The participants make a final reflection freely whenever the moderator gives them the floor
       • Both the proposition and the opposition are given five more minutes to elaborate on their positions
   • Third part
     • The moderator gives a voice to the public, who says which of the participants has best defended their position and why
       • Finally each side is given three minutes for a rebuttal. During your rebuttal each side explains why their opponent argument is false or invalid.
         • Note that during the first and second rounds the proposition speaks first; however, during the rebuttal round, the opposition has the first opportunity to speak

4. What is debating?

   • It is to state your point of view with arguments
     • What are the arguments?
       • They are ideas that help you defend your point of view
         • Where can you find arguments?
           • -Personal experiences
           • -Internet search
           • -Books and articles

5. Points of interruption

   • An opposing debater can ask to challenge the presenter. the speaker can decide whether or not they will entertain that interruption, if accepted the P.I.O is allowed 15 seconds to speak.

6. Rules for Debating

   • - No shouting Don't get aggressive- remain calm!
   • -One person speaks at a time, for a given period of time (e.g. 2 minutes)
   • -No interrupting when someone is speaking, but you can question them when their time is up

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