THE ART OF DEBATE AND DISCUSSION

(Convince or Pursue Audience )

DEBATE A formal argument or discussion of a question e.g., at a public meeting or in parliament with two or more opposing speakers. DISCUSSION The process of discussing something.

PREREQUISITES OF DEBATE OR DISCUSSION

UNDERSTANDING THE ASSIGNMENT

TOPIC Ignorance is no argument AUDIENCE

PURPOSE (Persuasion, Information, Exposition )

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PARTS OF A DEBATE
SYMPOSIA
YOUR POINT SUPPORT

REBUTTAL (To Say or Prove That a Charge, a Piece of Evidence Is False)

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FORMAL PARTS OF A DEBATE

INTRODUCTION BODY OF A DEBATE
CONCLUSION

INTRODUCTION
ENGAGING INTERESTING
MOTIVATING

HOW TO MAKE YOUR INTRODUCTION ENGAGING, INTERESTING AND MOTIVATING

INDIRECTLY STATE YOUR TOPIC

QUOTATION STORY DEFINITION (Personal or Set Pattern)
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BODY OF A DEBATE
FACTS AND FIGURES

OPINIONS (Can Be Personal)

 TYPES CAUSES AND EFFECTS

INFORMATION
EXPLANATIONS

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CONCLUSION

IT MUST BE CONVINCING

YOU CAN REITERATE MAIN IDEAS

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TIPS
Strong central argument
Make each point link back to your teams case Think about what the counter arguments are likely to be, so that you can work out your case in advance
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 Stress the important issues by pausing and/or increasing your volume Natural gesture
Watch nervous mannerisms Use vocal variety. Do not speak in a monotone Speak clearly, slowly, distinctly
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 Adequate volume
Look at the audience Establish eye contact Have passion

Reading aloud from a book or newspapers to enhance your fluency, tone of voice and articulation
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Do some discussions in your friend circles Understand the event from different perspectives such as personal, social, political, cultural, academic etc One should do some listening exercises for the discussions
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Never insult the opposition

 Always practice, but never memorize

Listen Carefully (Attention to speaker)

Confidence Effective language Grammar Structure Vocabulary
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