Debate Basics
Identifying Credible Sources
Vocabulary
CRAAP
100

Each side presents their case based on research called?

Evidence

100

What does it mean to be a credible source?

True, accurate, free of errors and opinions

100

What is PREP TIME?

Bank of time each debate can be used to prepare for the next speech

100

What does the C mean in CRAAP?

The timeliness of information

200

Both sides answer questions posed during ____ periods.

Crossfire

200

Example of a domain

.com, .net, .org, .edu, .gov

200

What is a REBUTTAL?

An unscripted speech where the debater attacks the opponents points 

200

What does the R mean CRAAP?

The importance of the information for your needs

300

How many minutes of prep time do you get?

3 minutes

300

Possible risks of using unreliable sources

Grades, health, and wellbeing.

300

What s IMPACT?

The reason the argument is important or the implication of arguments

300

What does CRAAP stand for?

Currency

Relevance

Authority

Accuracy

Purpose

400

What is the rebuttal speech?

Attacks the opponent's arguments

400

The 5 W's 

What, Where, Why, Who, When

400

What is ALIENATE?

To make hostile, unfriendly

400

What does the P in CRAAP mean?

The reason the information exists 

500

Who sits in front of the podium during the round?

The judge

500

Why do we need to use credible sources?

So we can tell the truth and not spread misinformation

500

What is VOUCHER?

A form or check indicating a credit against future purchases or expenditures

500

What does the second A in CRAAP mean?

The reliability, truthfulness, and correctness of the content, where does it come from

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