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Join a dynamic debate community led by Dr. Hanson at Seattle University. Engage in thought-provoking debates on various topics, prepare compelling arguments, and collaborate with fellow students to enhance your debate skills. Participate in structured debate formats, choose topics, and develop contentions to make impactful arguments. Get ready to embrace a challenging but rewarding journey in the realm of debate!
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WELCOME TO DEBATE! Jim Hanson
WHOS NEW? Debate Judges Students Your name Anything important to you (eg his/her/their) Your location Your favorite food.
EMAIL ME AT HANSONJ@SEATTLEU.EDU This is now done online. See su debate web page. Fill out and return the Photo Release Agreement Your nickname, legal first and last name Your student id number Write I agree to and copy paste the Seattle U Code of Conduct (see chat). To care for the well-being of myself and others; To honor differences in people and beliefs; To respect the rights and property of our community; To accept responsibility as a campus, local and global citizen; To lead by example. Note: At any time, Contact Coach Hanson if you have a concern. Dr. Hanson will work with you to solve the issue.
ACCEPT YOUR YAATLY INVITATION Look in your email Click and accept Please use your name you use on our debate team.
IN THE KIND OF DEBATE YOU WILL DO . . . You pick your topic from a list of 5 topics.
YOU STRIKE TWO TOPICS SO DOES YOUR OPPONENT . . . Zoos should be banned. Driverless cars are a great idea. The US should quarantine for at least 4 weeks. Disney s Live Action Mulan should be boycotted. The US should ban the death penalty.
IN THE KIND OF DEBATE YOU WILL DO . . . You debate on your own in one format (first month) You work as teams in a second format (second month) We ll actually do a third format of debate in the third month of the quarter. You prepare for 20 to 25 minutes You can and should use the internet during preparation but not during the debate.
YOU NEED CONTENTIONS An argument, even with claim and support, isn t as convincing as it could be So, you prepare contentions . . . Contentions are arguments supported by arguments.
AFF CONTENTIONS PROBLEM-Show a problem exists THE TOPIC SOLVES- Show the topic solves IMPACT-Show solving the problem helps people a lot PROBLEM-20 minute lunch time is too short THE TOPIC SOLVES-40 minute lunch gives enough time IMPACT-Longer lunch reduces stress and upset stomachs from eating too fast. Now you Do it on your topic!
NEG CONTENTIONS LINK-THE TOPIC CAUSES OR INCREASES A PROBLEM IMPACT-Show this problem would hurt people a lot. LINK-Longer lunch means shorter classes IMPACT-Shorter classes mean less learning and more stress before tests. Now you Do it on your topic!
ASK AND ANSWER QUESTIONS Cross-Examination after the first two speeches Opponent asks the speaker questions Speaker answers the questions Let s do a quick example . . .
TIPS FOR ASKING Ask about weaknesses/missing things in their argument Avoid asking questions that let your opponent give long, good answers Best way to ask Where in your speech did you prove __________?
TIPS FOR ANSWERING Answer as soon as possible Use arguments in your speech to answer questions Answer briefly then talk about good arguments for your side.
YOU DO IT! In a moment, you ll go to breakout room Pick aff and neg debater for the room 1-2 minutes prep Aff Debater: Present your Aff Contention. Neg debater: CX Ask a questions Aff debater: CX Answer questions Then return to Main Room.
SHORT IPDA ONE ON ONE DEBATE 1st Aff: 2 min (aff case contentions) Neg ask aff questions 1.5 minutes You ve done the above so you can skip 1st Neg 3 min (neg case contentions, respond to contentions) Aff ask neg questions 1.5 minutes 1st Aff Rebuttal 2 min (respond to neg case, rebuild aff case) Neg Rebuttal 2 min (rebuild neg case, rebuild best responses to aff case) Aff Rebuttal 2 min (rebuild aff case, rebuild best responses to neg case)
PREP FOR 10 MINUTES Add a Neg Contention? Think up responses to opponent contentions Think up how you will rebuild your contentions.
