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First Speaker Debate Structure

The document outlines a structured debate format for a team consisting of three speakers who will argue either for or against a motion. It includes sections for introduction, background, definitions, limitations, goals, stances, mechanisms, and three main arguments focusing on urgency, justification/effectiveness, and impact. Each argument is to be supported by examples and data, culminating in a conclusion that summarizes the team's position.

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First Speaker Debate Structure

The document outlines a structured debate format for a team consisting of three speakers who will argue either for or against a motion. It includes sections for introduction, background, definitions, limitations, goals, stances, mechanisms, and three main arguments focusing on urgency, justification/effectiveness, and impact. Each argument is to be supported by examples and data, culminating in a conclusion that summarizes the team's position.

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Introduction:

1.​ Good morning honorable adjudicators and fellow debaters. Thank you all for this
opportunity.
2.​ Our team today consists of me, Pudja the first speaker, Kikan the second speaker, and
Arnold the third speaker.
3.​ We as the (government/opposition) team side of the house (agree/disagree) with the
motion “...”

Background: A short explanation of the situation or context behind the motion.


Definition: Clarifying key terms in the motion.
Limitation: Setting boundaries on what the debate will and will not cover.​
Goal: Explain what your team wants to achieve through this debate.​
Stances: Brief outline of what each speaker will argue.
Mechanism: How it will be implemented—what steps will be taken, who will do what, etc.​
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Argument 1 - Urgency - The issue needs to be addressed immediately.
1.​ Assumption: The basic belief you’re starting from
2.​ Reason: Why this issue is urgent.
3.​ Elaboration: A deeper explanation of your reason.
4.​ 2 examples (news): real-world examples that show the problem is happening now.
5.​ 2 evidence (data): data points/statistics to prove the urgency.
6.​ Link back: Connect the argument back to the motion to show relevance.

Argument 2 - Justification/effectiveness - Why is fair and will work.


1.​ Assumption: Basic belief about fairness or how systems should work.
2.​ Reason: Why the action is justified or effective.
3.​ Elaboration: Detailed explanation of how it works and why it's legal/logical.
4.​ 2 examples (news): news events that support your point.
5.​ 2 evidence (data): data points that show success or fairness.
6.​ Link back: Connect this argument back to the motion.

Argument 3 - Impact - Shows the wide effect of your position on society.


1.​ Assumption: What you believe about the importance of this issue.
2.​ Reason: Why the impact matters.
3.​ Elaboration: Describe the long-term or large-scale effects.
4.​ 2 examples (news): examples showing real-world impacts.
5.​ 2 evidence (data): data points supporting the impact.
6.​ Link back: Show how this impact strengthens your side of the motion.

Conclusion: Summarize all your arguments, restate your team's stance.

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