Parliamentary+Debate

In this unit, we will learn and practice Parliamentary Debate, a fun team-based style of argumentation.

View all Parliamentary Debate Powerpoint here: Parliamentary Debate Presentation Topics and Topic Interpretation Argument Analysis Proposition Case Construction

Proposition Constructive Speech Outline (Example)

I. Introduction A. Attention-grabber (quote, statistic, anecdote, etc). B. Provide background of topic. C. Provide background of controversy.

II. Harm A. Describe harm (why do we need to change?--provide evidence!)

III. Proposal/Plan A. Describe plan B. Detailed case (3-4 arguments)

IV. Describe how proposal will solve harm A. Examples, statistics, expert quote

V. Conclusion A. Restate importance of harm B. Emphasize importance of your plan

You may work with one other person to complete this assignment.
 * __October 27th Assignment: Case Construction and Outline__**

1. View the following presentation on Case Construction: Proposition Case Construction 2. Imagine that you have been assigned the following debate topic: "All Americans should receive the H1N1 vaccine." Read the following articles below. Print them if you wish and underline/highlight important information or evidence. 3. Use the information and evidence in the articles to construct a case (3 to 4 solid arguments with reasoning and evidence) for the topic. You must argue on the proposition side. 4. Once you have a case developed, create an outline that follows the model below.

Resources @http://www.cnn.com/2009/HEALTH/10/24/h1n1.vaccine.where/index.html @http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,1932021,00.html CDC Site for H1N1 @http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20091023/us_nm/us_flu_vaccines_wealth_1