Question

name: vana date: sep - 15 period: 2 research reading & debate preparation worksheet being successful in debate requires more than just preparing arguments. debaters must be ready to support their own claims, answer opposing arguments, and defend the evidence they use. its important to organize your arguments, anticipate counterarguments, and understand the sources behind your evidence. good research means looking for a wide range of information from credible sources, not just searching for quotes that fit your case. debaters also need to recognize bias in sources and correctly cite where their information comes from. this worksheet will help you practice important research and preparation skills for debate. fill in the blank: fill in the blank with the correct words. 1. debaters should create two ____________ files: one for affirmative arguments and one for negative arguments. 2. understanding the __________ behind a piece of evidence helps debaters defend it against challenges. 3. academic articles and books are valuable sources when a debater needs __________ on an issue. 4. it is important to watch for __________ in sources, such as when an author or organization has an agenda. 5. debaters should never cite ____________ in a debate round, though it can be helpful for background research. word bank: methodology, bias, depth, wikipedia, block multiple choice questions: choose the correct answer from the choices for each question. 1. which of the following is not considered a reliable source for debate evidence? a) academic journals b) blogs written by non - experts c) government reports d) supreme court rulings 2. what is the main reason to organize evidence into \block files\? a) to make speeches longer b) to help easily find and answer arguments during a debate c) to avoid doing research d) to impress the judges

Explanation:

1. Debaters create 'block' files for different - sided arguments. Understanding the'methodology' behind evidence helps defend it. Academic articles offer 'depth' on an issue. Watch for 'bias' in sources. Wikipedia is often not cited in debates.
2. Non - expert blogs are less reliable as sources. Organizing evidence into block files helps in quickly finding and answering arguments during a debate.

Answer:

Fill in the Blank:

1. block
2. methodology
3. depth
4. bias
5. Wikipedia

Multiple Choice Questions:

1. b) Blogs written by non - experts
2. c) To help easily find and answer arguments during a debate