Sharp
12-02-2006, 04:21 PM
I will run through the basics of Debating
First off, what is a debate?
Well, people define it in different ways, but a debate can thought of as a formalized discussion or arguement over an issue by two or more sides. Each side tries to prove why they are right and how they are right. It requires skills such as teamwork, research, speech skills, preparation, and persuasion.
What is the best way to debate?
It's best to know what you are talking about in a debate. It's very foolish to debate without having a clue as to what you are saying. Its also very foolish to enter a debate without having knowledge of what the other side is talking about. Have knowledge about both issues. It'll come in handy. Keep a cool head. You can't think clearly with reason if your thoughts are so clouded. You also need to know why you are right and show others why you are right.
People back up thier ideas with Facts, Evidence and Logics that make the post have more meaning to them.
Fact- A statement which is proven to be true
Evidence-Proof; facts that indicate whether or not something is true
Logic- A system of reasoning (the capacity for rational thought or inference)
These words might help you:
Elitist- someone who believes in rule by an elite group
Elitism- the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
Moot- The topic to be debated
Refute- Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
Rebuttal- The presentation of additional evidence to show the testimony of a witness is not true.
Fallacy- A misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Case- All the points which support an argument
Doubtful Authority- To support an argument by referring to a person who is not accepted as an expert, or a text not based on sufficient research
Emotional Argument- One based on feelings, not logic
Empty Argument- An argument which has no real reasons
Theory- A model or idea that has undergone testing or validation from careful observations and can be used to make a variety of predictions of what will happen under different circumstances.
Hypothesis- An assumption not proved by experiment or observation that is made for the sake of testing its soundness.
Reasoning- Using logic to analyze data to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on judgmental criteria.
Circular Reasoning- A reasoning that takes one assumption to prove the same assumption.
Circular Argument- One which fails to prove the point, but assumes that it is true instead
Bigot- Someone who is prejudice and is intolerant of hearing any oppinions besides his own.
Opinion- A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Biased- Favoring one aspect over the other
First off, what is a debate?
Well, people define it in different ways, but a debate can thought of as a formalized discussion or arguement over an issue by two or more sides. Each side tries to prove why they are right and how they are right. It requires skills such as teamwork, research, speech skills, preparation, and persuasion.
What is the best way to debate?
It's best to know what you are talking about in a debate. It's very foolish to debate without having a clue as to what you are saying. Its also very foolish to enter a debate without having knowledge of what the other side is talking about. Have knowledge about both issues. It'll come in handy. Keep a cool head. You can't think clearly with reason if your thoughts are so clouded. You also need to know why you are right and show others why you are right.
People back up thier ideas with Facts, Evidence and Logics that make the post have more meaning to them.
Fact- A statement which is proven to be true
Evidence-Proof; facts that indicate whether or not something is true
Logic- A system of reasoning (the capacity for rational thought or inference)
These words might help you:
Elitist- someone who believes in rule by an elite group
Elitism- the attitude that society should be governed by an elite group of individuals
Moot- The topic to be debated
Refute- Overthrow by argument, evidence, or proof
Rebuttal- The presentation of additional evidence to show the testimony of a witness is not true.
Fallacy- A misconception resulting from incorrect reasoning
Case- All the points which support an argument
Doubtful Authority- To support an argument by referring to a person who is not accepted as an expert, or a text not based on sufficient research
Emotional Argument- One based on feelings, not logic
Empty Argument- An argument which has no real reasons
Theory- A model or idea that has undergone testing or validation from careful observations and can be used to make a variety of predictions of what will happen under different circumstances.
Hypothesis- An assumption not proved by experiment or observation that is made for the sake of testing its soundness.
Reasoning- Using logic to analyze data to make generalizations, evaluations, or decisions based on judgmental criteria.
Circular Reasoning- A reasoning that takes one assumption to prove the same assumption.
Circular Argument- One which fails to prove the point, but assumes that it is true instead
Bigot- Someone who is prejudice and is intolerant of hearing any oppinions besides his own.
Opinion- A personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
Biased- Favoring one aspect over the other