Debate and Negotiation

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Across
  1. 2. a negotiation strategy in which an individual tries to resolve a conflict by withdrawing or denying (lose-lose)
  2. 3. the side in a debate that tries to prove the statement is false
  3. 7. a statement of the point to be debated
  4. 11. the responsibility to find flaws in an argument--falls on the negative side
  5. 14. specific speeches that debaters make to build an argument for one side or another
  6. 17. a negotiation strategy that focuses on resolving conflict by recognizing and valuing each side (win-win)
  7. 19. notes taken during a debate
  8. 21. the side in a debate that tries to prove the statement is true
  9. 22. a speech that contradicts or attacks your opponent's attacks on your arguments, allowing you to rebuild your argument
  10. 23. a term in debate for the total group of arguments on one side
  11. 25. a word that suggests a person's concept of the ideal; "in a perfect world"--implies a moral obligation
  12. 26. a formal method of solving problems; a contest in reasoned argument
Down
  1. 1. a transition that serves as a preview of arguments to be made in a speech
  2. 4. a negotiation strategy in which differences are minimized, smoothed over, or suppressed (lose-win)
  3. 5. the responsibility to prove something--falls on the affirmative side arguing against the status quo
  4. 6. working with another person to settle an issue
  5. 8. a negotiation strategy that that focuses on defeating the other person rather than resolving the problem (win-lose)
  6. 9. a specific speech that shows the flaws in the argument of the opposition
  7. 10. a word in debate that refers to a reason for favoring their side of a proposition, including the facts that support this reason
  8. 12. a formal statement of opinion; a proposition that begins with "resolved"
  9. 13. a negotiation strategy in which each individual gives up something to meet in the middle (win-lose win-lose)
  10. 15. a standard used to judge whether something is right or wrong, good or bad
  11. 16. debate any debate conducted without specific rules--group discussions, etc.
  12. 18. the way things are now; the existing conditions--usually defended by the negative side
  13. 20. facts, statements, reports, and quotes--information that helps prove something
  14. 24. an outline of the affirmative and negative cases, used as a guide and summary before and during a debate