doi: 10.1136/jech.2003.013466 This glossary focuses on the concepts and terminology used in the study of the health of minority ethnic and racial groups. § That’s ridiculous! § I’m afraid you’re wrong § On the contrary! What is my thesis? (4) The qualifiers How certain is my claim? or the Cambridge format (and the types of debate are often called Oxford debate and Cambridge debate as a result). These phrases are from Debate and Discussion by David Moser. Debating is everywhere, and everyone can do it. (2) The support What is the evidence(or data) for my claim? newspapers, and in our own homes. There are all sorts of things you have to consider when picking a subject: whether you'll be able to talk for long enough about it, how excited you feel about it, how easy it will be to research, what your English teacher will think of it, and much more. It is persuasion through reasoning. You may also see Goal Setting Worksheets – PDF. Debating gives you the chance to meet new people and new ideas. As a society, we debate about almost everything - from tax reform to mowing the lawn. EXPRESSIONS FOR DISCUSSION AND DEBATE 3 Disagreeing Expressing complete disagreement § I don’t think so! The association with the two universities may not be exactly correct but the terms are now well established. When and where should I § Nonsense! You may also see Alphabet Worksheet Examples in PDF. The checking list of an argumentation (1) The claim What am I trying to prove? § I’m afraid I can’t agree. 100+ Debate Topics to Choose From. Coming up with a current and interesting debate topic can be tricky. Debate Phrases Sheet: a range of standard English phrases Suitable phrases to use when opening, building a case, summarising, rebuttals, rejecting, accepting and finishing statements. Normally Pro side (or “Affirmative”) has right to define, but Con (or “Negative”) can challenge if definitions are unfair. Let me summarize our position in this debate. § Definitely not! Step 3: Organize & Number • Debate is an analytical process. In summary, we want to point out that… Let’s see which arguments are still standing.-Let’s take stock of where we are in this debate. It is hoped that it will stimulate debate on this Using irony to express disagreement In basic Oxford debate, each debater speaks only once, with the exception of the first affirmative debater. define terms with a specific proposal. A debate is actually a type of a competitive and two-way conversation, in which the goal is to win the argument and persuade someone, not only the other party, but more particularly the third-party observers. § I disagree § I disagree entirely. § Rubbish! (3) The warrant What is the reasoning involved in my claim and its support? Best of all, you have the opportunity to stand up and argue with someone Let’s sum up where we stand in this debate. What’s more, debating is fun! § Never in a million years! Aristotle named 3 … • Do not try to be tricky or evasive. Debate Preparation Worksheet Example Are the parts of my argument logically connected? Glossary of terms relating to ethnicity and race: for reflection and debate R Bhopal..... J Epidemiol Community Health 2004;58:441–445.