Debate Terms

3. the role of this person is to moderate the debate process; this individual usually sits between the two teams
4. these individuals ensure the debate process is educational for all involved - they listen to the debate, rank the process and decide the winner of the debate
5. this individual keeps the time in a debate; this person will give a warning when 30-60 seconds is remaining
9. an argument or discussion about a subject in a formal, organized manner
10. gives the positive elements of a subject or topic; speaks first in the debate process
12. these people should applaud as each speaker is announced, as each speaker finishes speaking, and when the result of the debate is announced
13. the different types of information presented that have been used to support a side of the argument

1. this is an opportunity for the opposite side to ask questions after what has just been presented. They can ask just about anything, but it should be relevant to what has just been presented
2. a set of reasons, supporting facts, or arguments that are presented during the debate process
6. occurs when the opposing side contradicts what has been said by offering a contrary statement or argument
7. gives the undesirable elements of a subject or topic; speaks last in the debate process
8. while a speaker is speaking, she or he has the floor and should not be interrupted. This includes comments interjected by the audience or other speakers as well as disruptive behavior for the other side or audience
11. these are the types of things that you would complete once your topic has been given and the side that you are arguing has been finalized