Monday, 3 June 2013

Structuring an Argument


To prepare effective contributions for a debate make sure that you:

1. Fully understand the motion or question, to do this you should

- Identify and define command words.
- Check the meaning of key vocabulary.
- Make sure you are okay with the science behind it.

2. Identify points in favour of the motion.

- Internet or book research.
- Use knowledge you already have.
- Expand, explain and justify your points.

3. Identify points against the motion.

- Internet or book research.
- Use knowledge you already have.
- Expand, explain and justify your points.

I hope this helps.

3 comments:

  1. Hello Sir

    I can't find many points on for the motion, could you recommend somewhere to look or give me a few pointers in the right direction please.

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  2. There are not a huge number of reasons in favour of it!

    Aside from the obvious points about disease prevention leading to their muscle (meat) mass increasing faster.

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