Definitions 2
Argument Composition
Debate Etiquette
Tiebreaker Category
Definitions
100

This is a cheap, lazy tactic designed to throw off the opponent while providing no substance or evidence on the behalf of the user

What is rage baiting?

100

This is the first guideline for composing an argument

What is define the topic and terms?

100

This is the first responsibility to ensure correct debate etiquette - it involves how you see your opponent

What is respect your opponent?

100

This is the proof, support, and evidence for your claim

What is a warrant?

200

This is refuting the other team's claims or warrants

What is the rebuttal?

200
This is the second guideline for composing an argument

What is state the claim?

200

This is the second responsibility to ensure correct debate etiquette - it involves your comfort with your platform

What is know your position?

200

This is a formal, persuasive discussion of opposing viewpoints

What is a debate?

300

This is the name of the debate style typically used in political debates

What is the Lincoln-Douglas debate?

300

This is the third guideline for composing an argument

What is specify the impact?

300

This is the third responsibility to ensure correct debate etiquette - it involves our ability to understand our opponent

What is know your opponent's position?

300

This states why the claim matters

What is the impact?

400
These are examples of warrants

What are proofs, supports, or evidences?

400

This is the fourth guideline for composing an argument

What is present the warrant?

400

This is the fourth responsibility to ensure correct debate etiquette - it deals with your personal preparation, and willingness to listen

What is be confident, but open minded?

400

This is the responsibility you have to rebut all of the opponent's claims

What is the burden of rejoinder?

500

These are 2 ways to know your opponent's position

What are listening and research?

500
This is the fifth guideline for composing an argument

What is make the rebuttal?

500

This is the way in which you should conduct yourself during a debate

What is respectful?

500

This was the topic of the debate we watched as a sample

What is the future stability of the US water supply is secure?

500

This is what you are trying to prove

What is a claim?