Speaker Roles
This speaker should mostly only bring arguments
PM
Claim, Reasoning, _______, Impact
Evidence
Pretty obvious
What is it when you compare the arguments of both sides?
Weighing
This team speaks third in a BP debate.
CG
This speaker is tasked with rebutting the Prime Minister and presenting the first opposition case
Leader of Opposition
This style of debate features four teams, each with two speakers, competing against each other in one round.
BP
Should rebuttal come before or after your arguments?
both are fine
What is it when you refute the argument of a opposition?
Rebuttal
A willing suspension of disbelief which allows us to pretend that the plan advocated by the affirmative team is possible
Fiat
This speaker should not bring any arguments
Any WHIP
How many arguments should the PM typically bring
2-3
What does CREI stand for?
Claim, Reasoning, Evidence, Assertion
What does THW stand for?
When doing reasoning, what question should you repeatedly ask yourself?
OR
Why does this matter?
This speaker is the first speaker to be able to respond to all opening arguments
MG
This is the part of an argument where you explain why it matters in the debate, not just what it is.
impact
Which side should bring a counterfactual
What is a alternate scenario to the motion called?
Counterfactual
This term describes a argument that lacks proper reasoning, logic or evidence
Assertion/Claim
This speaker has the strategic advantage of responding to all arguments
What are the four parts of impacts
Scope, Probability, Magnitude, Timeframe
Name a type of rebuttal
Invalidility / Mitigation
OR
Direct / Indirect
What is thing that PM does where they provide a clear and concise explanation of how the motion would work in practice, defining key terms, and outline the scope of the debate
Framing/Modelling
________________ accept that there may be some truth to the argument but that the benefits or harms expressed are exaggerated.
Mitigation rebuttals