Introducing Parliamentary Debate - CHSSA

Introducing Parliamentary DebateA resource for teachers and studentsCompiled and written by Kate Shuster & John MeanyClaremont Colleges Debate of ContentsIntroduction to Parliamentary Debate ---- 3-6 Basic Rules of Parliamentary Debate ---- 7 Speaker Responsibilities ---- 8-14 Types of Motions ---- 15-17 Constructing a Case for the Motion ---- 18-20 Making the Most of Your Preparation Time ---- 21-22 Points of Information ---- 23 Taking Notes ---- 24-25 Web Sites for Further Information ---- 26 Glossary of other terms ---- 27-313 Parliamentary Debate Guidelines and ConventionsI. Parliamentary Debate is a formal contest featuring critical analysis and rhetorical represent the advocates for and against a motion for Debate (also known as a resolution ortopic). One or more judges deliberate on the outcome of the A motion is presented as the subject for Debate . A different topic is used for each round ofdebate.

OVERVIEW: Parliamentary debate is extemporaneous debating on topics that change from debate to debate. There are two speakers per team, and two teams in a debate. One team is called the proposition team. This team supports the motion for debate by making a specific case for the motion. The other team is called the opposition team. This team ...

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