Debating

What other positive effects can debating have?

• Debating is only useful for extroverted individuals, as it primarily focuses on public speaking skills and assertiveness.

• Debating helps you win arguments by teaching you how to manipulate language, rhetoric and people, to sway opinions in your favor.

• It improves one's empathy, analytical skills, presenting logically and elegantly, self-confidence, listening and interpreting skills.

• It enhances critical thinking, public speaking, teamwork skills, it allows to meet new people and to have a wider range of viewpoints.

What is a motion/proposition/resolution?

• A type of physical exercise, during which you move in a certain way to decide about important matters.

• A form of propulsion for vehicles to start moving. (motion, propulsion)

• A formal proposal put forward for consideration or discussion in a meeting or assembly.

• A formal discussion between 2 or more people with an affirmative and a negative side.

What are the different elements presented by one side in a debate, e.g. by a team of 3 people?

• A team classically awaits the questions of the chairwoman/man or of the judges.

• A team challenges the arguments and evidence presented by the opposing team directly, called crossfire, cross examination or questioning round.

• The three present questions and answers for the other side.

• A team of three people typically presents arguments, rebuttals, and evidence to support their side's position.

Is your personal opinion relevant in a debate?

• In most formal debates, your personal opinion is not considered relevant.

• Personal opinions should be the only focus in a debate.

• Yes, personal opinions are always relevant in a debate, especially if you don't support them with evidence.

• Debates are not about personal opinions.

To what century does formal debating date back?

• Debating was an integral part of ancient Greek society, particularly during the classical period (5th to 4th century BCE).

• The tradition of debating in India dates back to ancient times, likely emerging during the Vedic period (circa 1500 BCE to 500 BCE) or even earlier.

• • Debating in Britain has its roots in the parliamentary tradition and the development of representative democracy from the 18th century onwards. (+USA)

• The strong oral culture in Italy is an integral part of Italian identity and society. Debating in Italy has ancient origins, dating back to the Greek colonies in Southern Italy and the Roman Republic from about 800 BCE on.

Where does the word "debate" come from?

• The word "debate" kinda comes from French, maybe "debat" or something, I think it means fighting or torturing or something like that.

• The word "debate" traces its origins back to Latin, through the Old French word "debatre," which derived from the Latin verb "battuere" or "battere." (= fight)

• The word "debate" might have started in old Greece, you know, with all those thinkers and stuff, they probably argued a lot and called it debating or whatever.

• Legend has it that one day, amidst the bustling streets of an ancient market square, the word "debate" appeared as if by magic, shimmering into existence like a radiant star in the dark night sky.

A debate is

• An organized discussion to find a solution

• An organized argument between two sides

• A presentation about a topic

• A presentation about a problem

Which of the following is not a benefit of debating:

• speaking skills

• analytical thinking

• Teamwork

• valuing the outcome more than participating

When making a counter argument, you should:

• Respectfully Acknowledge the opponents argument

• Use words like "although" and "however"

• Show why your position is less correct than the opposing side

To rebut is to

• To prove something isn't true by giving clear evidence that proves your point

• To prove something isn't true without giving clear evidence to support your point