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DEBATEWhat is, How to, and Formats.

What is Debate?is a method of interactive and

representational argument.

Debate is a broader form of argument than deductive reasoning, which only examines whether a conclusion is a consequence of premises, and factual argument, which only examines what is or isn't the case, or rhetoric, which is a technique of persuasion.

Why Debate?Is essential to our survival as a

civilized world. Talking about issues and trying to figure out how to solve them.

It allows both sides of an issue to be considered, and reveals a large number of facts about a topic.

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TYPES OF DEBATE

Two men debate or The Lincoln-Douglas Type

there is only one speaker in the side of the affirmative as well as in the side of the negative.

The speaker in the affirmative side opens the debate then followed by the negative speech.

Format of Debate :

Rebuttal TypeWhere each team from the affirmative and the

negative side is composed of about two or three members. As the debate starts, the affirmative speaker opens the constructive speech and the negative speaker starts the rebuttal.

(rebuttal “a refutation or contradiction.")

Every speaker is allowed to deliver a rebuttal speech. The debate is closed with the affirmative side delivering the last rebuttal.

Format of Rebuttal Debate:

Speech

1st Affirmative Constructive

1st Negative Constructive

2nd Affirmative Constructive

2nd Negative Constructive

1st Affirmative Rebuttals

1st Negative Rebuttals

2nd Affirmative Rebuttals

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Time

8 minutes/480 seconds

8 minutes/480 seconds

8 minutes/480 seconds

8 minutes/480 seconds

4 minutes/240 seconds

4 minutes/240 seconds

4 minutes/240 seconds

One-Rebuttal type is considered as a modified form of the Lincoln-

Douglas type of debate. However in this type of debate, there are about two to three members in both the affirmative and the negative side.

(“refute”; Prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong or false; disprove.)

In this debate, all of the speakers have a chance

to refute the argument of the opponent with the exception of the first affirmative speaker who is given the opportunity to close the debate in his or her rebuttal speech.

Oregon-Oxford typeAlso allows two to three speakers in both the

affirmative and the negative side. In this kind of debate, the first speaker in the affirmative side delivers the entire affirmative case.

After the delivery, the first affirmative speaker will be interpellated by the first speaker of the negative side.

After this, the second speaker of the negative side will present the entire negative case; then, the second negative speaker well be interpellated by the second or the first affirmative speaker.

After, the first speaker of the negative will deliver his or her rebuttal speech followed by the rebuttal of the second affirmative speaker.

Format Of Debate:

PANEL DISCUSSION.What is and How to

Panel Discussiondiscussion of a subject of public interest by a

group of persons forming a panel usually before an audience.

A panel discussion is designed to provide an opportunity for a group to hear several people knowledgeable about a specific issue or topic present information and discuss personal views. A panel discussion may help the audience further clarify and evaluate their positions regarding specific issues or topics being discussed and increase their understanding of the positions of others.

How to conduct a

Panel Discussion.

Step 1:Identify the goal and purpose of

your panel discussion. Establish what you want to achieve by

conducting the discussion, and what general questions will be answered. Focus on 1 or 2 main topics to direct the panel discussion in an organized way.

Step II: Invite experts to become panelists.Choose knowledgeable, well-educated

experts or individuals involved in the focus of your panel discussion. Invite local coordinators and community partners to participate in panel discussions that involve projects within your community. A panelist does not have to have an impressive degree or years of experience to offer insightful discussion during the presentation.

Invite panelists at least 3 or 3 weeks prior to the discussion to allow them time to prepare.

Step III: Select and invite a moderator.Choose a moderator who does

not have a conflict of interest with the subject matter of the panel discussion.

Pick a moderator who will keep the conversation moving, adhere to and enforce the guidelines and rules of the panel discussion, and can act as an emcee for the event.

Step IV: Determine the rules for the panel discussion.

Establish the guidelines for open discussion, if that's how you wish the panel discussion to proceed. Open discussion panel forums usually begin with a question and conversation ensues between panelists based on their comments. Guidelines often include a time limit for each discussion item.

Create time limits for limited discussion methods. Many times each panelist will be allowed a certain amount of time to answer each question as asked by the moderator. Discussion between panelists does not occur in this type of format.

Determine how questions from the audience will be handled. Some formats allow questions during the panel discussion. Others provide time after the panel discussion for audience members to ask questions of the panelists.

Distribute the rules of the panel discussion to the invited panelists.

Step V: Write questions for the panelists.

Questions should be open-ended and require more than "yes" or "no" answers. Create more questions than you think you will need in case the panel discussion proceeds more quickly than anticipated.

Step VI: Arrange for the panel discussion to be recorded.

Recording the discussion in a digital format will allow it to be posted to the Internet without having to adjust its format.

Step VII: Present and introduce the panelists at the beginning of the panel discussion. 

Introduce the moderator, and he should inform the audience of the purpose of the discussion and provide a brief summary of the discussion format and rules. The moderator should give a short biographical introduction of the panelists before leading into the panel discussion.

Step VIII: Make Plans

Conduct the discussion as planned, following the established rules.

The moderator should ask questions and coordinate the discussion as planned.

Step IX: Summary

Conclude the panel discussion with a summary and closing remarks.

The moderator should thank the audience and panelists, and give any pertinent information for follow-up activities or events.

Step X: Courtesy

Send thank you notes to the panelists and moderator for their participation.

Difference between Debate and Panel Discussion

In debating one side must ultimately win. So any point of disagreement is a form of attack or contradiction. Such attacks or contradiction must be vehemently defended,

because you're trying to win in the debate and to prove the other side is wrong.

While on Panel Discussions everyone participates on a somewhat equal footing, even when they disagree. Points of difference aren't necessarily attacks/contradictions; they're just points of difference.

And to make a point of difference doesn't

imply that the other side is wrong - only that you disagree with it.

Debate = One sided Panel Discussion = For general information

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