Understanding Debate and Argumentation in Academic Context
Delve into the world of debate and argumentation in an academic setting, exploring the definitions, components, and importance of these skills. Learn how debaters present differing opinions, support them with evidence, and strive to convince others of their viewpoint. Enhance your critical thinking and communication abilities through the art of debate.
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BY: L. Ari Tishk International University Department of Architectural Engineering Kurdistan/Erbil A C A D E M IC D E B A TE & C ritical Thinking
WHAT is DEBATE
Debate is the game of argumentation.
DEBATE: is a formal discussion about a certain topic reaching a common ground between two opposing sides. ARGUMENTATION: it is the process of reasoning the evidence in order to support your opinion. It is summarizing your conclusions in order to convince the
In debate, argumentation is the foundation of every speech. In order to be successful at debate, developing the skills to make a persuasive, organized argument is key. Tip
A debate is an organized argument or contest of ideas in which the participants discuss a topic from two opposing sides. Tip
COMPONENTS OF ARGUMENTATION Argumentation consists of the following three components: 1. Statement of possible truth: Students should be trained to start with conclusion they have reached. For example: Smoking cigarettes is less harmful than smoking hookah. 2. Supporting your statements: It is important that students should be trained so that when they demonstrate their views, they can support their statements with scientific evidence (referring to researches, surveys or collected data) rather than opinion. For example: According to Word Health Organisation, smoking a hookah equals 100 cigarettes. 3. Explain why the audience should care about the statement: Through demonstrating the importance of your
IN ANY FORM OF DEBATE, DEBATERS: Present different opinions (sides) about an issue. Support opinions with evidence and/or logical reasoning. Try to prove a certain opinion is the correct or better one. Refute others opinions.
