Debate Vocabulary

2. a negotiation strategy in which each individual gives up something to meet in the middle (win-lose win-lose)
4. a statement of the point to be debated
12. a speech that contradicts or attacks your opponent's attacks on your arguments, allowing you to rebuild your argument
14. notes taken during a debate
15. a negotiation strategy that focuses on resolving conflict by recognizing and valuing each side (win-win)
16. the side in a debate that tries to prove the statement is false
18. a negotiation strategy in which an individual tries to resolve a conflict by withdrawing or denying (lose-lose)
19. the responsibility to find flaws in an argument--falls on the negative side
21. a proposition that is either true or false
24. the side in a debate that tries to prove the statement is true
25. a transition that serves as a preview of arguments to be made in a speech
26. a proposition that focuses on the desirability of a particular course of action
27. a word in debate that refers to a reason for favoring their side of a proposition, including the facts that support this reason
28. a negotiation strategy that that focuses on defeating the other person rather than resolving the problem (win-lose)
29. the responsibility to prove something--falls on the affirmative side arguing against the status quo

1. specific speeches that debaters make to build an argument for one side or another
3. the way things are now; the existing conditions--usually defended by the negative side
5. any debate conducted without specific rules--group discussions, etc.
6. a specific speech that shows the flaws in the argument of the opposition
7. a formal method of solving problems; a contest in reasoned argument
8. an outline of the affirmative and negative cases, used as a guide and summary before and during a debate
9. a standard used to judge whether something is right or wrong, good or bad
10. working with another person to settle an issue
11. a term in debate for the total group of arguments on one side
13. a type of proposition involving philosophical judgments for which there is no right or wrong answer
17. a negotiation strategy in which differences are minimized, smoothed over, or suppressed (lose-win)
20. a person's concept of the ideal; "in a perfect world"--implies a moral obligation
22. facts, statements, reports, and quotes--information that helps prove something
23. a formal statement of opinion; a proposition that begins with "resolved"