Debate Terms

3. an argument that your opponent does not attack
4. show that an argument your opponent made actually supports your side
5. response speech to refute or disprove the opponent and to defend own arguments
6. answer to each argument in the debate round in organized manner
8. piece of evidence from a reliable research source/expert
9. standard by which arguments in a round are measured and weighed; should be an action step
11. an ideal or goal that is seen as worthwhile to a person, group, or society
13. plan of action the government considers to achieve a goal
17. the 1-3 most important points why you win the round
18. time allocated to prepare for the next speech
20. note-taking in debate
22. time when opponent asks direct questions of speaker

1. summary of key issues of the debate
2. one sentence summary of a contention; claim
7. feedback form filled out by a judge
10. topic to be debated in one sentence
12. argues in favor of the resolution
14. debater’s “case;” the first speech by each debater where new arguments are introduced
15. an argument that has a claim, data, warrant and impact
16. responses and evidence organized ahead of time to refute likely arguments
19. argues against the resolution
21. direct response to an argument made by opponent to show its flaws
23. clearly stating where you are on the flow as you speak