Logic and Debate Formulating Arguments and Improving Speaking Skills.
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Logic and Debate
Formulating Arguments and Improving Speaking Skills
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What is Logic?
• Merriam Webster: “the science that studies the formal processes used in thinking and reasoning”
• Key Words– Science, studies– Formal – Thinking, reasoning
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Informal Logic
• Used to assess and analyze arguments
• Process:– Identify claim/argument– Analyze support and evidence– Identify logical fallacies: break downs
and incorrect structuring of arguments and beliefs
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Fact vs. Opinion
• Facts are more trustworthy than opinions• Facts can be checked• Use facts to support arguments• Opinions are not trustworthy• Avoid using opinions in arguments• Everyone has different opinions
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Fact vs. Opinion
Activity:http://www.teachingandlearningresources.co.uk/factoropinion.shtml
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Sequence of Events
• If sequence is not logical, it can cause confusion and inaccuracies
• Chronological order• Use transitions – Examples?• At first, then, suddenly,
next, after
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Sequence of Events Activity
• http://www.quia.com/pp/1146.html?AP_rand=1740646461
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Cause and Effect
• Shows relationships between events
• This happened because this happened
• Use transitions– Examples?
• Due to, because, therefore, consequently, so, since, because of, but
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Cause and Effect
Activity: http://lrs.ed.uiuc.edu/students/fwalters/cause.html
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Preparing for a Debate
1. Topic 2. Take a stand3. Research– Sources to support your argument– Sources should be credible and reliable
(facts not opinions)
4. Structure your argument
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Structure of Argument
Claim/Argument
Reason
Reason Reason
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
Evidence
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Speaking Skills
• Make note-cards– highlight key words for emphasis
• Look at the audience• Speak loudly, slowly, and clearly• Avoid mispronunciations and stutters– Shows lack of confidence, lack of vocabulary
knowledge
• Be aware of body movements– Distracting, shows nervousness or lack of
focus