Taking notes during a debate in order to keep a record of what's been said and prepare for refutations and cross examinations.

Bad or erroneous reasoning that results in an unsound argument.

Evidence from an expert or other external source not including the debater, such as author, researcher, witness, etc.

Measurements, numbers, and percentages

First-hand experiences or observations from the debater.

The process of arguing the affirmative or negative side of a resolution against an opposing team, often including a judge or audience or who decides the outcome.

The period during a debate when a member of one team asks questions of an opposing team member to obtain additional information about their arguments and positions.

A speech that presents a debater's basic arguments for or against the resolution.

Controversial statement that a debater supports or refutes with evidence and reasoning. Must have 2 sides.

In debate, which side uses evidence to support their argument

Argues in favor of the resolution. Responsible for introducing the resolution with relevant definitions, listing the claims that support one's argument along with evidence and reasoning, and refuting the other side's argument.

General question or concern that a resolution tries to address

Major claim in debate

Direct response to your opposition's arguments

This is what you write in debate - you need both an aff and a neg

Also refers to competitive speech and debate and public speaking, not just the investigative techniques used in the detection of crime - Oftentimes abbreviated as "4n6"

Which of the following three sets of sources is considered the least reliable, the least fact checked?

An ideal that serves as the foundation of LD debate

Literally means "to a man" (Latin) - Addressing the person as opposed to the claims that the person is making

The legislation packet, containing titles of legislation and full legislative text, distributed by a tournament as connected to the speech and debate event CD is known as

In Congressional debate, the _______ is the order of legislation as suggested by a committee or representative and voted on by the floor.

The number of representatives in the United States House

The PO uses gavel signals in CD to indicate where the speaker/representative is in terms of time. These specific time limits are 1 tap, _____________ remaining, 2 taps, ___________ remaining, 3 taps, _____________, and multiple taps, grace period of _______________.

During the questioning period, the parliamentarian and the judge(s)/scorer(s) evaluate the speakers'

Put the foundational elements of a speech/case in order

All high school students should be required to take speech and debate. The aforementioned statement is a

According to the National Speech and Debate Association, the premier organization promoting the benefits of forensics, students in speech and debate are trained "to effectively and interestingly communicate, collaborate, and critically think," thereby empowering them to be fully capable and dynamic citizens in a civilization. The aforementioned is a ___________

Ultimately, speech and debate is a worthwhile activity, for it cultivates exceptional communication skills, improves listening skills, emphasizes the value of research, culminating in a student who speaks fluently and persuasively.

Must be fair, unbiased, and conform to the ordinary meaning of words - A big part of LD debate

Major claims in debate, supported with extensive evidence from sources

A debate style that focuses attention to the rightness and wrongness of actions

Resolved: The United States ought to eliminate fossil fuels.

Why is there rising concern about e-cigarettes?

How must we address gun violence in America?

Extemporaneous speaking is speaking

Complete the following quote by Mark Twain: "There are two types of public speakers: 1) The Nervous and 2)

Which of the following is a recommended use of prep time while engaged in the extemporaneous speaking event?

Justice, Equality, Happiness, Sanctity of Life, Safety, Liberty

Utilitarianism, Democracy, Minority Rights, National Security, Categorical Imperative, Social Contract

LD is named after a series of debates over ______ between _________ and _________.

What is the point of spreading?

What is note taking called in debate?

Freedom to do whatever whenever

The safety of a nation and its citizens

The following--Dropping an atomic bomb to end a war could be justified, but it can be argued that the act itself is immoral/wrong and that there are always alternatives-- is a challenge to what criterion.

Denies the value of other life forms

The following--Respect for individuals must be paramount; no nation can be secure if it undermines individual liberties--is a challenge to what criterion?

The following--very few people reach self-actualization; as such, this hierarchy is impractical--is a challenge to what criterion?

The following--if a country desires the resources of a less populous country, under this philosophical theory, invasion might be considered acceptable, if it produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people--is a challenge to what criterion?

May result in tyranny of the majority; those who are in power must consider the voices and opinions of the minority

Assumes that all people will always act in a manner that is rational even though those who are perfectly capable of rational thinking demonstrate otherwise

The following--There can be times when it would be better if people were more concerned about taking care of themselves and put themselves first, rather than worrying about others--is a challenge to what criterion?

The following--even though something appears unworkable does not mean it is not worth working towards--is a challenge to what criterion?

Receiving what is deserved

The discernment of right behavior

All views/opinions are heard

All society members have the same opportunities

Agreement between government and society

The ends justify the means.

The greatest good for the greatest number

Also known as the "Golden Rule"

Skewing the definitions to make the resolution say something other than the resolution clearly says

Honoring the spirit of having an intelligent conversation (debate) with another without engaging in underhanded, devious tactics

The following--life should be governed by the basis that it is worth living today--is a challenge to what criterion?