argumentation debate
DESCRIPTION
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The ability to analyze, criticize, and advocate ideas; to reason inductively and deductively; and to reach factual or judgmental conclusions based on sound inferences drawn from unambiguous statements of knowledge or belief.
Reason giving in communicative situations by people whose purpose is the justification of acts, beliefs, attitudes, and values.
The process of inquiry and advocacy; the seeking of a reasoned judgment on a proposition.
Reasons that are psychologically compelling for a given audience, that make further inquiry both unnecessary and redundant—hence justifying a decision to affirm or reject a proposition.
The use of persuasion by a group in a sustained, organized campaign using multiple media for the purpose of influencing a mass audience.
A set of constructs that guide our decision making by providing standards of behavior telling us how we ought to act.
Communication intended to influence the acts, beliefs, attitudes, and values of others.
The threat or use of force.
TWO BROADCATEGORIES
DEBATEApplied Debate
Academic Debate
Debate conducted under the direction of an educational institution for the purpose of providing educational opportunities for its students.
Debate presented before a judge or audience with the power to render a binding decision on the proposition.
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te Special DebateJudicial Debate
Parliamentary Debate
Nonformal Debate
Special DebateDebate conducted under special rules drafted for a specific occasion— for example, presidential debates.
Judicial DebateDebate conducted in the courts or before quasi-judicial bodies.
Parliamentary Debate
Debate conducted under the rules of parliamentary procedure.
Nonformal Debate
Debate that occurs in various contexts without formal or prearranged procedural rules.
Debate conducted under the direction of an educational institution for the purpose of providing educational opportunities for its students.
Egyptians
Chinese ScholarsAcademic
Debate
Roman
HISTORY:at least 4,000
years ago
“Forensics”
An educational activity primarily concerned with using an argumentativeperspective in examining problems and communicating with people.
Values of Academic Debate
Values of Academic Debate
1. Debate Provides Preparation for Effective Participation in a
Democratic Society.
2. Debate Offers Preparation for Leadership.
3. Debate Offers Training in Argumentation.
Values of Academic Debate4. Debate Provides for
Investigation and Intensive Analysis of Significant
Contemporary Problems.
5. Debate Develops Proficiency in Critical Thinking.
6. Debate Is an Integrator of Knowledge.
Values of Academic Debate7. Debate Develops
Proficiency in Purposeful Inquiry.
8. Debate Emphasizes Quality Instruction.
9. Debate Encourages Student Scholarship.
Values of Academic Debate
10. Debate Develops the Ability to Make Prompt, Analytical Responses.
11. Debate Develops Critical Listening.
12. Debate Develops Proficiency in Reading
and Writing.
Values of Academic Debate
13. Debate Encourages Mature Judgment.
14. Debate Develops Courage.
15. Debate Encourages Effective Speech Composition
and Delivery.
Values of Academic Debate
16. Debate Develops Social Maturity.
17. Debate Develops Multicultural Sensitivities.
18. Debate Develops Computer Competencies.
Values of Academic Debate
19. Debate Empowers Personal Expression.
20. Debate Develops Problem-Solving Skills.
21. Debate Develops Essential Proficiencies.