Extending Arguments in Member Speeches China Debate Education Network:

Role of Member Speakers Task 1. Refutation ---- Length should be brief Content should be essential. Task 2. Extension ---- Length should be considerable Content should be elaborate.

Kinds of Extensions 1.New Line of Argument 2.In-depth Analysis 3.Focused Case Study

What is new Line of argument A new reason to explain why particular claim is correct. This new reason is independent from other reasons.

What is in-depth analysis? More comprehensive understanding of the argument discussed. Like onion-peeling, figure out the reason behind each arguments made.

What is focused case study? Focus on one typical example and offer detailed analysis of it

Criteria of good Member speech 1. Quality of extension 2. Loyalty 3. Distinction

Basic Purposes of Member Speech 1.Advancement 1.Unique contribution

Example1: TH should ban smoking in China. 1 st Gov & 1 st Opp Constructive Arguments 1 st Government Arguments1 st Opposition Arguments  Ensure healthy Living Environment Protect second-smoking smoking victims  Reduce medical burden on public healthcare system  Reduce the risk of fire  1. Free choice of lifestyle  2. Economic Impacts Loss of revenue (tobacco industry) Personal economic loss (shopkeepers, tobacco factory workers, tobacco farmers) More serious unemployment

Given the above examples, what are possible extensions for the Member of Government and Member of Opposition?. Member GovernmentMember Opposition ？？

Member Government Member Opposition Extension (Constructive) Arguments 1.Individual Rights of health are more important than smoking rights; health rights are basic human rights 2.A clear message to public, to advocate correct values and healthy lifestyle 3.Impact on Next Generation Potential Extension Arguments for Member of Government

Member Government Member Opposition Extension (Constructive) Arguments 1.Individual Rights of health are more important than smoking rights; health rights are basic human rights 2.A clear message to public, to advocate correct values and healthy lifestyle 3.Impact on Next Generation 1.Public Backlash Smoker’s protest and social unrest 2. Illegal market a. more crime and violence, b. more money to criminals Potential Extension Arguments for Member of Opposition

Contrast of Two Government Teams Smoking should be banned in China First (Upper) Government Constructive Arguments 1.Ensure healthy Living Environment Protect second-hand smoking victims 2.Reduce medical burden on public healthcare system 3. Reduce the risk of fire Second (Lower) Government Extension Arguments 1.Individual rights of health are more important than smoking rights; health rights are basic human rights 2.A clear message to public, to advocate correct values and healthy lifestyle 3.Impact on Next Generation

Contrast of Two Opposition Teams Smoking should be banned in China First (Upper) Opposition Constructive Arguments 1.Free choice of lifestyle 2.Economic impacts Loss of revenue (tobacco industry) Personal economic loss (shopkeepers, tobacco factory, workers, tobacco farmers) More serious unemployment Second (Lower) Government Extension Arguments 1.Public backlash (smokers’ protest & social unrest) 2.Illegal market More crime and violence More money to criminals