Purpose
SPAR is a type of ______
debate
What are the parts of an argument/contention?
Assertion
Reason
Evidence/Example
Impact
What should you do in rebuttal to ensure success
Make sure to answer all the opponents arguments
AFF and NEG stand for what?
Affirmation/affirmative
Negation/negative
Communication is made up of two parts, which are...?
Verbal and Nonverbal Communication
What is a limited prep debate called?
SPAR
What is SPAR structure?
Affirmative Constructive (2 min)
Negative Constructive (2 min)
Cross-Examination (4 min)
Affirmative Rebuttal (2 min)
Negative Rebuttal (2 min)
The whole round is a total of 12 minutes!
What makes good delivery?
PVLEGS (Poise, Voice, Life, Eye Contact, Gestures, Speed)
What is a rebuttal?
This is your chance to explain why you are right and your opponent is wrong!
What is considered active listening during a debate round?
Flowing
In a debate aff must______ Where Neg must ______
Agree with the topic
Disagree with the topic
Why do we flow debates?
In Grand Cross, you should look only at the judge (true or false?)
TRUE!
What is the definition of SPAR?
Spontaneous Argumentation
What does it mean for AI to hallucinate?
To create false information
You are allowed to google during prep (True or False?)
False, arguments should come from your brain only
When are you no longer allowed to bring up new arguments?
The purpose of rebuttals is to...
Convince the judge/audience you won the debate and wrap up the debate
What is a contention?
Group of statements that make a full argument (AREI - Assertion, Reasoning, Evidence, Impact)
Describe what AI is
A learning algorithm that uses math to "read" information and answer questions/prompts; it usually follows a guideline set by the creators to reduce harm.
(Up to coach to decide points)
In cross ex you can ask what three types of questions
Clarifying
Direct, closed-ended, yes/no
Leading
S - Signal
S - State
S - Support
S - Summarize
How do you best improve as a debater?
Practice
What is a constructive speech?
First speech meant to build up your case
Why is copy/pasting AI answered considered plagiarism?
Submitting anything you yourself did not create is considered cheating