1. One major difference between a debate and a research paper is that
a. a research paper involves a multistage process of gathering,
organizing, and revising information.
b. a debate involves the delivery of ideas before an audience.
c. a debate involves gathering the most up-to-date information.
(A)
2. Participating in a debate is like giving a formal speech in that you
should
a. research your subject.
b. avoid using gestures.
c. present both sides of an argument.
(C)
3. The proposition of a debate is the
a. issue being debated
b. opposition's rebuttal.
c. constructive speech of the negative side.
(C)
4. Participating in a debate does "not" require you to
a. anticipate an opposing point of view.
b. make eye contact with your audience.
c. prepare a detailed paper of your speech.
(C)
5. The goal of a constructive speech is to
a. present an outline of the speech.
b. give support for the thesis statement.
c. disprove your opponent's argument.
(C)
I agree with #4. I disagree with the others.
1.b
2.a
3.a
5.b
I'm not sure if I understand this to my fullest
I agree with your second answers now.
Debate requires not only researching and speaking on YOUR side of the subject, but also refuting your opponent's side. Research papers normally don't require that -- unless it's an argumentative paper.
Argumentative papers and debate performances resemble each other greatly.
Research papers don't usually require dealing with opposing views.
To get the answer to these questions, you can analyze the options provided and choose the most accurate statement. In some cases, you can eliminate options that are clearly incorrect. Here's how you can find the correct answer for each question:
1. One major difference between a debate and a research paper is that a research paper involves a multistage process of gathering, organizing, and revising information. This statement accurately describes the process involved in writing a research paper, making it the correct answer.
2. Participating in a debate is like giving a formal speech in that you should present both sides of an argument. While researching your subject and avoiding using gestures might be important aspects to consider, presenting both sides of an argument is a fundamental requirement in a debate, making it the correct answer.
3. The proposition of a debate is the issue being debated. The opposition's rebuttal and the constructive speech of the negative side are important components of a debate but not the actual proposition. Therefore, "issue being debated" is the correct answer.
4. Participating in a debate does "not" require you to prepare a detailed paper of your speech. Anticipating an opposing point of view and making eye contact with your audience are important aspects of a debate, but preparing a detailed paper of your speech is not a requirement. Therefore, this statement is the correct answer.
5. The goal of a constructive speech is to give support for the thesis statement. While presenting an outline of the speech and disproving your opponent's argument might be tactics used during a constructive speech, the main goal is to provide support for the thesis statement of your side of the debate. Therefore, this statement is the correct answer.