DB8
Unit 5 · Lesson 2• 26 min

Building Negative Contentions

Today's lesson

BuildingNegativeContentions

Whether running a counter-thesis or a defensive strategy,…

Quick Check
  1. 1. What is a 'turn' in debate?

  2. 2. True or False?

    "Because BQ uses a fixed yearlong resolution, a Negative debater can research common Affirmative framings in advance and prepare targeted responses."

Answer all 2 questions to check.

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Takeaway

Write Negative contentions with the most common Affirmative arguments already in mind, and look for turns…