Key terms to know
One of the traits of a successful PF debater
Thinks logically
Debate topics concern current events T/F?
True
Evidence for research can come from
newspapers, journal articles, studies, and primary documents
One team advocates for the resolution, known as the
PRO
_______ can come in many forms, but is necessary for the development of argument-
Warrant
In Public forum debate teams argue against each other on a...
Specific resolution
Public form is an individual event T/F ?
False
When gathering research ask yourself
Is the source reputable
Is the source verifiable
Is the source authoritative
Is the source recent
One team advocates against the resolution, known as the
CON
________ starts with a well thought out thesis statement as an introductory lead-in to the position
Case
Will you know the resolution being debated prior to the tournament ?
Yes
In Public forum you must be prepared to debate in front of judges without formal debate training T/F?
True
Sources should have____reputation for you to use as a part of research
good
______ is usually used at beginning- winner chooses side to argue OR speaking order
Coin Flip
Case would then define
Key terms
A declarative statement establishing the point they are setting out to justify
CLAIM
Persuading a range of judges is a central component to this event T/F?
True
You should have the ability to_____ the data and claims made by source
verify
Unlike other forms of debate, the ____ may speak first
CON
There is no rule requiring a specific structure to construct cases, but there is a traditional_____
approach
The term that means clearly establish why their argument is valid
WARRANT
In Public Forum you debate the same resolution throughout the year T/F ?
False
better
Both team A and Team B may speak for a total length of ___ minutes when making the initial presentation of the case.
4
A case may offer ______ or main arguments
Contentions