Intro to Debate and Argumentation

a formal presentation of arguments with evidence within time constraints

• argument

• debate

• contention

• rebuttal

an opinion supported by evidence

• data

• rebuttal

• argument

• debate

the main point of the argument, what the debater seeks to prove true

• claim

• warrant

• rebuttal

• impact

the logical justification for the claim, why the claim is true, how the data provided fulfills the claim

• argument

• impact

• rebuttal

• warrant

evidence used to support or strengthen the argument

• data

• impact

• resolution

• claim

the significance of the argument, the reason why it should matter to the audience

• contention

• impact

• resolution

• claim

addressing and refuting your opponent’s argument in an effort to strengthen your own

• contention

• warrant

• resolution

• rebuttal

the debate term that describes claims made for or against the resolution, often stated in one declarative sentence

• data

• contention

• argument

• rebuttal

the proposition, topic, or subject offered to debate

• warrant

• contention

• resolution

• impact

the way that a judge makes his or her decision at the end of the round

• prep time

• flow

• constructive

• ballot