Smart Debate Structure

                                   

Md. Nasir Uddin

                                     Debate Structure

1.  1st Proposition opening, definition, team line, own arguments	2. 1st Opposition accepting definition / redefinition, team line, rebuttal of 1st Proposition, own arguments
3. 2nd Proposition rebuttal of 1st Opposition, own arguments	4. 2nd Opposition rebuttal of 2nd Prop., rebuild own case, own arguments
5. Opposition Reply (1st or 2nd speaker) biased summary	6. Proposition Reply (1st or 2nd speaker) biased summary

1.Opening Argument

a. Clearly present your team’s thought and opinion on this issue. Be sure to mention your best points first, provides lot of factual details ,and don’t speak in a monotony voice.

b. Make sure you listen to the opposing team during their opening argument.(You will need to know this for the rebuttal) 

2. Rebuttal

a. Offer evidence for why the opposing party is wrong. Attach the most important parts of their argument. Attack the idea, not the person.

3. Conclusion

a. Summarize your argument.

b. End with an interesting concluding sentence.

4. Final Tips

a. Use up most (or all) of your time.

b. Look at the audience, not at your notes.

                       Md. Nasir Uddin Gazi

                          BA(honors) Dept. of English Literature at CVGC 

                        Email:nasiruddin661995@gmail.com