Art for debate management

Art for debate management

1- Definition of a debate:

A discussion between people in which they express different opinions about something.

 A  contention by words or arguments: asa :  the formal discussion of a motion before a deliberative body according to the rules of parliamentary procedure.b :  a regulated discussion of a proposition between two matched sides.
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2- types of debates :The most commun kinds of debates are :

• Online debate : Online debating formats are meant to allow debaters to engage in short debates using instant messaging or video conferencing software. These debates will have one debater representing the "affirmative" and another debater presenting the "negative".

• Team debate is  called also Karl Popper Debate :  The Karl-Popper format focuses on relevant and often deeply divisive propositions, emphasizing the development of critical thinking skills and tolerance for differing viewpoints. Debaters work together in teams of three and must research both sides of each issue.

• Public debate :  Public Forum Debate offers students a unique opportunity to develop on-their-feet critical thinking skills by situating them in contexts not unlike US political talk shows. Public Forum debaters must anticipate numerous contingencies in planning their cases and must learn to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances as discussions progress. 

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3- Art of debate management

To achieve a good debate some skills should be gained. These skills are :

        

• Style :Style is the manner in which you communicate your arguments.

• Speed : It is vital to talk at a pace which is fast enough to sound intelligent and allow you time to say what you want.

• Tone : Sound should be  interesting.

• Volume : Speaking quite loudly is sometimes a necessity because shouting does not win debates and speaking too quietly is clearly disastrous since no one will be able to hear you.

• Clarity : It is also important to keep ideas  simple.