ORIENTATION ON OREGON

OXFORD DEBATE

PREPARED BY: JINKY J. AGBON

 Debate
 Isa formal discussion of on a
particular topic in a public
meeting or legislative assembly,
in which opposing arguments
are put forward
Oregon Oxford Debate
 permits three to four speakers in both the
affirmative and the negative side. What
makes it distinct from the parliamentary type
of debate is the interpellation right after each
constructive speech. This interpellation is
also called ‘cross-examination,’ hence
Oregon-Oxford debate is sometimes referred
to as ‘Cross-examination debate.’
PROPOSITION
The issue or topic that is
needed to be resolved
Parts of Oregon Oxford Debate

1. Constructive
Speeches
2. Interpellation
3. Rebuttal
Constructive Speeches
  refers to the presentation of
arguments, proofs, and evidence by
the first to third speakers of both
teams. It is the chance for both sides
to state and defend the various
aspects of their respective position in
the proposition.
Interpellation
 is the opportunity for the constructive
speaker to ask about the speech of his
match from the opposing team. Done
after a constructive speech, it is
questioning the debater who has just
finished speaking.
 Questions should be answerable by

YES OR NO ONLY.
Rebuttal
 is the summary and defense of each
team’s case, arguments, and evidence.
It is an opportunity to restate your
team’s strong arguments, rebuild
points which have been assailed, and
point out the flaws of the opponent’s
case. 
 FALLACIES- mistaken belief, based on

unsound argument
Two sides of this debate:
AFFIRMATIVE NEGATIVE
NECESSITY SPEAKER NON-NECESSITY
SPEAKER
BENEFECIALITY NON-BENEFICIALITY
SPEAKER SPEAKER
PRACTICABILITY NON –PRACTICABILITY
SPEAKER SPEAKER
*BURDEN OF PROOF *BURDEN OF
REBUTTAL
ROLES OF SPEAKERS (constructive speech)

NECESSITY
1.The first speaker to build the
arguments of the affirmative side.
2. He is tasked to state the
proposition
3. He will state the TEAM SPLIT
(roles of each)
4. He will define the terms from
the proposition
5. He will set the parameters of the speaker.
debate. (to limit the discussion
that will be done)
6. STATE the STATUS QUO and
state your team stand
7. Provides arguments and proofs
NON-NECESSITY
1. The first speaker to negate the
arguments raised by the
affirmative side and the first to
build the arguments of the
negative side.
2. He must show clash towards the
arguments stated by the Necessity
3. He must provide arguments and
proofs why the proposition is NOT
NECESSARY.
ROLES OF SPEAKERS (constructive speech)
BENEFECIALITY
1.The second speaker to build the
arguments of the affirmative side.
2. Provides arguments and proofs
why the proposition is BENEFECIAL
NON-BENEFICIALITY
1. The second speaker to negate
the arguments raised by the
affirmative side and the second
to build the arguments of the
negative side.
2. He must provide arguments and
proofs why the proposition is NOT
BENEFICIAL
ROLES OF SPEAKERS (constructive speech)

PRACTICABILITY
1.The third speaker to build the
arguments of the affirmative side.
2. Provides arguments and proofs
why the proposition is
PRACTICABLE.
3. Provides MECHANISM to prove
that the proposition is practicable
NON-PRACTICABILITY
1. The third speaker to negate the
arguments raised by the
affirmative side and the third to
build the arguments of the
negative side.
2. Provides arguments and proofs
why the proposition is NOT
PRACTICABLE;

*practicability includes finance, law 3. Provides COUNTERMECHANISM

,clamor to disprove the claim of the
affirmative side
 HOW DO YOU MAKE YOUR SPEECHES?
 INTRODUCTION
 STATE THE PROPOSITION AND YOUR TASK (1 ST SPEAKER STATE THE TEAM SPLIT)
 DEFINE THE TERMS( NECESSITY SPEAKER)
 GIVE THE STATUS QUO (NECESSITY SPEAKER; NON NECESSITY SPEAKER MAY
CHALLENGE)

 STATE ALL YOUR ARGUMENTS FIRST

 GO BACK AND STRENGTHEN EACH ONE
 ALWAYS HAVE TRANSITION
 CONCLUSION
 TO END CONSTRUCTIVE SPEECHES, “WITH THIS I
TEMPORARILY REST OUR CASE”
 TO END THE REBUTTAL SPEECH , “WE FINALLY REST OUR
CASE”
THE SEQUENCE:
Constructive Speech (Necessity Speaker)
Interpellation (Non-Necessity Speaker)
Constructive Speech (Non-Necessity Speaker)
Interpellation (Necessity Speaker)
Constructive Speech (Beneficiality Speaker)
Interpellation (Non-Beneficiality Speaker)
Constructive Speech (Non-Beneficiality Speaker)
Interpellation (Beneficiality Speaker)
Constructive Speech (Practicability Speaker)
Interpellation (Non-Practicability Speaker )
Constructive Speech (Non-Practicability Speaker)
Interpellation (Practicability Speaker)
THE SEQUENCE:
(5 MINUTES BREAK)

REBUTTAL ( 1ST OR 3RD SPEAKER OF THE

NEGATIVE SIDE)

REBUTTAL (1ST OR 3RD SPEAKER OF THE

NEGATIVE SIDE)
 RULES:
1. This debate will be composed of three speakers each
side.
2. Each speaker will be given a minimum of 5 minutes and a
maximum of 7 minutes for their constructive speeches.
3. Each speaker will be given 2 minutes for the interpellation
which questions shall be only answerable by yes or a no.
4. The rebuttalist of the team shall be the first speaker or
the third speaker and shall deliver the rebuttal speech
with the maximum of 5 minutes.
5. The moderator shall be the one to acknowledge the
speakers before the speeches will begin.
6. The time-keeper will be tasked to keep the record of the
time spent by the speakers.
7. There will be three adjudicators in this debate.
RULES:
8. The criteria for judging to determine the winning
team will be as follows:
Evidence/s- 30%
Delivery- 25%
Interpellation- 20%
Rebuttal- 25%
9. The adjudicators will have the discretion on who
to choose as the BEST DEBATER and the BEST
SPEAKER.
10. The result of this debate will be final and
irrevocable.
PROPOSITION:
 LET IT BE RESOLVED THAT:

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