LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE Banking 2/19/2019 2 LINCOLN-DOUGLAS DEBATE 2.1 The Resolution 2.2 Research 2.3 The Competition Chapter 1

GOALS Recognize the importance of the resolution. Banking 2/19/2019 2.1 THE RESOLUTION GOALS Recognize the importance of the resolution. Understand the role of values in a Lincoln-Douglas debate. Chapter 1

TERMS resolution clash framer value

aesthetic value moral value political value value premise value criteria

The Resolution Resolution Clash The topic of the debate The affirmative side shows it to be true or the best. The negative side shows it to not be the most desirable position or solution. Clash When the affirmative and negative present opposing viewpoints

Framers The writers of the resolution

Definitions Look up the definitions of key words of the resolution. Interpret each word individually. Interpret the statement as a whole. Your definitions should be fair. The definitions you choose should not change or alter the original intent of the resolution.

Understanding the Concept of Values The ideals or principles held by a society or a person

Determining Values of Individuals Values vary from person to person. Values are shaped by Your environment Your experiences Values may change over time.

Common Categories of Values Aesthetic values Values that appear to beauty Moral values Deal with issues of right and wrong Political values Arise when the role of government is questioned in a debate

Values in a Lincoln-Douglas Debate Think of a value as What ought to be true Think of a fact as What is true Value premise A value that is going to uphold the main ideas in the resolution

Value Criteria Value criteria Items that judge the worth of your value Standards Rules Tests Measurements

GOALS 2.2 RESEARCH Describe the purpose of research in debate. Banking 2/19/2019 2.2 RESEARCH GOALS Describe the purpose of research in debate. Explain why organizing research is important. Chapter 1

TERMS jargon credible source

The Purpose of Research Jargon Language that relates to the topic

Gathering Appropriate Research Sources Resolutions for Lincoln-Douglas debates change every few months. Information on current events can be found in recently published resources.

Researching Both Sides of the Topic You should understand both sides of a topic in great detail. If you know the strong points of the opposing side You can prepare your counter-arguments in advance. If you know the weak side of your own argument You can plan your defense as well.

Sources and Credibility Sources include Printed resources The Internet Credible Reliable

Narrow the results of your Internet searches by selecting search terms that specifically relate to your topic. Scan the results for usable material.

To determine the reliability of a source, consider the following questions: Who are the authors? What are the qualifications of the authors? Is the information fact or opinion? Could the authors be biased? How old is the information? Is the information useful to you?

Choose a system for organization. Organizing Research Choose a system for organization. Index cards A three-ring binder Expandable accordion folder Computer files Maintain separate research for the affirmative and the negative sides.

Record identifying information about your sources. The materials from which you found information Record identifying information about your sources. Name Author Page number (if applicable) Publication date The date you found it

GOALS Obtain a basic knowledge of debate tournaments. Banking 2/19/2019 2.3 THE COMPETITION GOALS Obtain a basic knowledge of debate tournaments. Explain how debates are judged. Chapter 1

TERMS round robin cross entering round preliminary round quarter-final round semi-final round

final round novice junior varsity varsity ballot speaker point lay judge panel

Tournament Basics Learning about debate tournaments can help you decide whether you’d like to participate in one.

What You Need to Know About Tournaments Tournaments can be Fun and exciting Demanding Stressful Debating can help you learn useful career skills. The art of effective public speaking Persuasion

Types of Tournaments and Events The National Forensic League has 106 districts that govern schools in all 50 states. Round robin A total of six to eight teams compete Each team debates all of the other teams. Tournament winners are determined by the win-loss records.

Large tournaments offer direct competition between two teams and may include the following formats: Student Congress Parliamentary Lincoln-Douglas Debate Policy Debate Public Forum Debate International Extemporaneous Speaking

U.S. Extemporaneous Speaking Original Oratory Dramatic Interpretation Humorous Interpretation Duo Interpretation Poetry Prose Impromptu Speaking

Sometimes you compete as a team Cross entering Instead of competing as an individual Cross entering Entering multiple events at a tournament

Preliminary round (prelim round) Rounds of a Tournament Round A series of timed speeches about one resolution Preliminary round (prelim round) All of the students enrolled in an event participate in this first round. Quarter-final round Student winners of the preliminary round progress to the this round.

Semi-final round Final round Students who won the quarter-final round progress to the semi-final round. Final round Students who won the semi-final round progress to the final round. This is the last competition. Awards usually range from first through eighth place.

Levels of Debate Novice Junior varsity (JV) Varsity A person who is new to debate Junior varsity (JV) A student debater who has passed the novice stage Varsity A student debater who has passed the JV stage If a varsity debater is on a team, then the team is considered to be a varsity team.

Tournament Judging Ballot Speaker points A form completed by a judge that contains The names of debaters A place for the judge to write which side won A space to award speaker points Speaker points Points awarded by the judge to evaluate the debaters’ speaking and presentation skills

Many tournaments offer a maximum of 30 speaker points per round. When two or more competitors have the same number of wins, the speaker points break the tie.

About ten percent of all students advance to Nationals.

This is a break list. Students on the break list advance on to Elimination or Out Rounds.

Judges Judges Lay judges Determine the winning side Track time for each speech Lay judges People from all walks of life They may not have any competition experience

Varsity debates usually have more experienced judges. College students People with prior debate experience Panel of judges Three or five judges who fill out ballots individually for a debate

How to Win a Value Debate A round in Lincoln-Douglas debate can be won by proving to the judge That your value is the superior value in the round That your case supports your value better than your opponent supports his value with his case That your value best supports your case and your opponent’s case better than his value does

Tournament Tips Be Prepared Be on Time Be Responsible Be Courteous Be Respectful Be a Good Team Member