Debate Techniques Study Guide

Explain the concept of 'flowing' as a form of note-taking in debates.

• A method of recording arguments and responses in real-time during a debate.

• A technique for summarizing debate topics after the debate has concluded.

• A way to organize debate notes by topic and importance.

• A strategy for preparing debate notes before the debate begins.

The purpose of separating arguments made by different speakers into different vertical columns during a debate is to:

• Ensure clarity and organization

• Confuse the audience

• Make the debate longer

• Reduce the number of arguments

How does the flow represent the debate, and what should you be able to determine by seeing a visual flow?

• It shows the sequence of arguments and helps identify the strongest points.

• It provides a summary of the debate without details.

• It highlights the emotional aspects of the debate.

• It focuses on the participants rather than the arguments.

What is a 'block' in the context of assembling a speech document?

• A section of text that is part of the speech

• A type of font used in the document

• A software tool for editing speeches

• A graphical element in the document

List and define the elements/parts of a counterplan.

• A) Text, Solvency, Net Benefit

• B) Introduction, Body, Conclusion

• C) Problem, Solution, Impact

• D) Claim, Evidence, Warrant

Explain how a counterplan is an argument that the plan is a bad idea because of the opportunity cost to do the plan versus doing the counterplan.

• A counterplan is an alternative proposal that highlights the opportunity cost of the original plan.

• A counterplan supports the original plan by providing additional benefits.

• A counterplan is a critique of the original plan without offering alternatives.

• A counterplan is a summary of the original plan's advantages.

What are the four defensive arguments an affirmative can use against a disadvantage?

• Turn, Non-unique, No link, No impact

• Link, Impact, Uniqueness, Solvency

• Cross-examination, Rebuttal, Summary, Final focus

• Contention, Subpoint, Evidence, Warrant

A 'solvency deficit' is a test of the counterplan’s solvency. What does it refer to?

• A measure of the counterplan's financial viability

• An evaluation of the counterplan's ability to solve the problem

• A test of the counterplan's popularity

• An analysis of the counterplan's environmental impact

Explain the basics of the Patent Eligibility Restoration Act affirmative.

• It aims to restore patent eligibility for certain inventions.

• It seeks to eliminate all patents.

• It focuses on increasing patent fees.

• It is unrelated to patent law.

What are the advantages of the AI Training Copyright affirmative?

• Increased access to training data

• Reduced legal risks

• Enhanced innovation

• All of the above