Introduction
State resolution
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Because this is such an important and relevant topic to the future of Kz, I stand resolved: that Kz should…
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Preview
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In support of this Resolution I offer 2 contentions
Contention 1_____ and
Contention 2_____
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The following definitions of terms will be applied during this debate:
Kz:______
Should_____
Start_____
A space tourism program_____
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Actual Contention 1
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Now it is important to turn to Contention No 1
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Preview subpoints
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For which I offer two subpoints
Subpoint A:_____
Subpoint B:_____
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Evidence
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Let's look at Subpoint A
In support of this point I offer one piece of evidence
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(name who) in the (where, when) said (quotation)
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Explain evidence
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And this evidence means that…
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And subpoint B states that_____
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Evidence
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(name who) in the (where, when) said (quotation)
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Explain evidence
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And this evidence means that…
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Actual Contention 2
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Now it is important to turn to Contention No 2
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Preview subpoints
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For which I offer two subpoints
Subpoint A:_____
Subpoint B:_____
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Evidence
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Let's look at Subpoint A
In support of this point I offer one piece of evidence
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(name who) in the (where, when) said (quotation)
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Explain evidence
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And this evidence means that…
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And subpoint B states that_____
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Evidence
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(name who) in the (where, when) said (quotation)
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Explain evidence
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And this evidence means that…
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Plan
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To implement this, I offer the following plan:
Plank 1:
Plank 2:
Plank 3:
Plank 4:
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Conclusion
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Please cast an affirmative ballot given these contentions ands the evidence offered
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I now stand open for cross-examination
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Greeting all parties
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Good morning, ladies and gentlemen!
Good afternoon, everyone!
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Addressing
the judge(s)
the opponent(s)
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Honorable Judge!
Dear Opponent(s)! Dear all!
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Stating purpose (judge)
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We are here today to listen to ..
The purpose of the debate is..
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Stating the resolution (judge)
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The resolution for today’s debate is…
I declare the resolution for this debate as stated ..
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Introducing a key sentence
(case presentation)
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Because this is an important and relevant topic (issue) .. I stand resolved:
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Presenting main points
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Our first contention is.. Our second contention is..
We offer two sub-points for contention 1 (2)
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Presenting arguments Sequencing
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First of all, let us look at sub-point 1, which states that ..
Now it is important to look at sub-point 2 which states that … Another argument is that.. Finally, we think that…
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Stating facts, giving examples
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In support of this point we offer one piece of evidence .. As quotes… According to the latest survey held by... It is a well-known fact that.. Based on recent research data presented by... we can definitely state that… As recent research shows… For example… For instance…
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Making deductions
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This evidence testifies to the fact that.. This evidence means..
This explains why… Therefore… This is why …
Consequently.. This fact proves the idea that..
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Offering solutions
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To implement this we offer the following plan .. Plank 1.. Plank 2.(3,4..). The best solution for this .. is.. From our point of view the most constructive solution is as follows…
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Confirming information
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Are you saying that…..?
So, you are stating that... Right?
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Expressing certainty,
confidence
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We are most convinced that…
It stands to the ground that.. We are sure that…
There is no denying that..
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Interrupting politely
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Sorry, may I ask you a question?
Could I just come in here for a second, please?
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Refusing questions
Preventing interruptions
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Let me just finish my speech..
Can you bear with me for a moment, please?
I’ll deal with your question later on…
Could you wait a moment, please?
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Expressing disagreement
(refuting, making a rebuttal)
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Your arguments do not stand a chance because…
Your way of reasoning does not hold water.. You are contradicting yourselves saying that..
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Clarifying a point
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Could you be more specific about… ?
Could you explain what you mean by saying that.. ?
Could you provide us with examples or facts that justify your argument, please?
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Making backward reference
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As you have previously said (mentioned)…
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Ending up a speech
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I now stand open for cross-examination. That covers everything I wanted to say.
Let me finish my speech by saying that.. .
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