All About Debate

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What does NOT win a debate?

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Unconvincing delivery.

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The affirmative argues...

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For the resolution.

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The negative argues...

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Against the resolution.

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Which of these is NOT part of the debate process?

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Delivering a speech on the fly.

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Evidence should NOT be...

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Taken from unreliable sources.

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What is the role of the affirmative team in a debate?

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To support and argue in favor of the resolution.

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What is the role of the negative team in a debate?

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To oppose and argue against the resolution.

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What is a rebuttal in a debate?

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A response to counter the arguments made by the opposing team.

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What is the importance of research in debate?

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Research provides supporting facts and evidence to strengthen arguments.

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What is a debate topic?

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A statement or proposition that teams argue for or against.