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Basic Understandings

比赛流程

Extemporaneous Debate is a one-on-one format that is unique from other events offered by the National Speech & Debate Association and implemented again in WSDA tournaments. During this limited prep debate event, students are only guaranteed thirty minutes to prepare for their round once the topic is released. There are instances when debaters may get more than thirty minutes, but never less. During the preparation and debate, participants are not allowed to use electronic devices or the internet, nor are they permitted to contact anyone outside the competition for assistance. However. debaters are allowed to discuss among the same position in the prep room.

Debaters are either in favor of the resolution or against the resolution and will be assigned to a particular side by a computer. The debater affirming the topic is known as the proposition debater, where the debater negating the topic is known as the opposition debater. Debaters present their positions on the topic and engage in cross-examination and rebuttals. 

即兴辩论是NSDA赛事中独具特色的一对一竞赛形式，现重新引入WSDA比赛体系。在这项限时准备的辩论活动中，选手从拿到辩题到正式上场仅有30分钟备赛时间。虽然偶尔可能获得更多准备时间，但绝不会少于30分钟。在辩题准备与比赛过程中，选手不允许使用电子设备与互联网，也不允许联系任何赛场以外人员寻求帮助，但允许准备室内同方的辩手之间讨论。

辩手需围绕既定议题持支持或反对立场——由电脑随机分配持方。其中，支持辩题的称为正方辩手，反对辩题的称为反方辩。双方需在陈述立场后展开交叉质询与反驳陈词。

07

Structural Components

辩论结构

All speeches are two minutes in length and all speech times are protected (a speaker may not be interrupted by the other speaker or by the judge). The proposition debater must affirm the resolution by presenting and defending a sufficient case for the resolution. The opposition debater must oppose the resolution and/or the proposition debater’s case. The round will have constructives, rebuttals, cross examination, and built in prep time. 

所有发言时长均为两分钟，且发言时间受保护（辩手在发言期间不得被对方或裁判打断）。正方辩手必须通过提出并论证支持辩题的完整案例来维护决议，而反方辩手则需反驳决议和/或正方的论证框架。整轮辩论将包含立论陈词、反驳环节、交叉质询以及准备时间等标准化流程。

08

Organizing & Argumentation

组织结构&论点论据

First, a debater must clearly establish their claim. This is generally a declarative statement that establishes the point they are setting out to justify. Next, a debater must clearly establish why their argument is valid. This is known as the warrant for an argument. Debaters need to go beyond asserting their claims by backing them up with analysis explaining why the argument is true. The warrant can come in many forms, but is necessary for the development of the argument. It is important to note that having an author simply make an assertion about a topic is not a warrant. Finally, a debater must provide an impact for their argument. This means the debater establishes why the argument is significant in the round. 

首先，辩手必须明确立论。这通常是一个宣言式陈述，用以阐明其试图论证的核心观点。其次，辩手需论证其主张的合理性——这一过程被称为“论据支撑”（warrant）。辩手不能仅停留在观点断言层面，而必须通过分析阐释该论点为何成立来夯实论证。论据支撑可呈现为多种形式，但它是构建完整论证链的必要环节。需特别注意的是，单纯引用某位作者对议题的断言并不能构成有效论据支撑。最后，辩手必须阐明论证的实质影响（impact），即向裁判展示该论点在本轮辩论中的关键价值所在。

09

Casing

构建案例

After students brainstorm arguments, it is time to construct cases. Many students in extemporaneous debate will outline a position, as opposed to writing out a case verbatim. Since the case being read is only two minutes it is important for the debater to efficiently develop their ideas. A thesis statement may be appropriate at the start of a case with well structured and signposted arguments that directly link back to said thesis. Similar to contentions in other debate events or main points in extemp, each main point in the case should be clearly indicated and organized.

在头脑风暴形成论点后，选手便进入案例构建阶段。即兴辩论中，多数选手会选择提纲式架构而非逐字撰写讲稿。由于立论陈述仅有短短两分钟，辩手必须高效组织观点——开篇可采用主题句（thesis statement）统领全局，后续所有论证都需以清晰的结构和路标式表达紧密呼应主题。与其他辩论赛的“论点主张（contentions）”或即兴演讲的“核心要点”类似，案例中的每个主要观点都应层次分明、逻辑自洽。

10

Refutations

驳论

Extemporaneous debate is more than just cases! Debaters engage in refuting each other's arguments. Students may refute cases by denying the validity of the argument, which is most common. Additional strategies include, but are not limited to, asserting the reverse of the argument, showing the opponent's arguments do not carry as much weight as their arguments, or taking out the link between the opponent's argument and the thesis they presented. 

即兴辩论绝非仅限于立论陈述！更重要的是，辩手们需要相互驳斥对方的论点。最常见的反驳方式是直接否定对方论证的合理性，但还有更多策略可供选择，例如（但不限于）：反向立论（提出与对方完全相反的主张）、权重比较（证明己方论点的说服力高于对方）、或切断逻辑链（瓦解对方论点与其核心命题的关联性）。

11

Flowing

记笔记

It is important for debaters to learn how to keep track of arguments in the round. Typically debaters "flow" the debate round - making note of the arguments that are presented and refuted in the round. This note-taking approach requires students to abbreviate terms, phrases, and ideas so that they can get as much of the debate written down as possible. Here are some tips:

Two sheets of paper. One page will be for anything said about the proposition, the other for anything said about the opposition. Each speech in the round will receive its own column on these pages. 

At least one pen, but we recommend two, in different colors, one for each side. 

If your opponent is speaking, you should be writing (initially, do not try and determine what is or isn't important - just get as much down as possible) . 

Label the top of each column on the proposition flow with the names of the speeches, in chronological order from left to right. 

Label the top of each column on the opposition flow with the names of the speeches, in chronological order from left to right.

对于辩手而言，掌握实时记录论点的技巧至关重要。通常，辩手会采用“论点流程图（flow）”来追踪整场辩论——即详细记录比赛中提出和反驳的所有论点。这种笔记方法要求辩手熟练使用术语缩写和简化表达，以尽可能完整地记录辩论内容。以下是具体操作建议：

双页记录法 

- 准备两张纸：一张记录正方论点，另一张记录反方论点  

- 每轮发言在纸上单独成列，按发言顺序从左到右排列  

工具准备  

- 至少准备一支笔（建议两支不同颜色，分别标注正反方）  

记录原则  

- 对方发言时务必持续记录（初期无需筛选重要性，尽可能完整记录）  

- 在每张记录纸顶部按时间顺序标明各轮发言名称

12

Standing it Up/Practicing

赛前演练/实战练习

It is a great idea to do practice rounds before going to your first tournament. As these are such short speeches, it might appear at first that there will not be enough time to develop arguments. You will discover that you can be very efficient and focused with your language to make every second count. This is a skill that must be practiced to be fully developed. The first round could be a stop and go round where a coach or observer stops you when there's a missed opportunity for a strong argument or confusion about what you are saying. During these rounds, you may re-give speeches until you or the observer/coach are satisfied with the speech that is delivered. This is a great time to work on language choices and time management. Additionally, since the tournament only guarantees thirty minutes of prep time, students should practice under those conditions. A student should work on vocal emphasis, eye contact, and fluidity. 

在首次参赛前进行模拟辩论是非常必要的。由于每轮发言时间极短，初学者可能会觉得难以展开充分论证。但通过练习你会发现，其实完全可以做到语言精炼且重点突出，让每一秒都发挥最大价值——这正是一项需要通过反复训练才能掌握的技能。

分阶段练习建议：  

1. 起步阶段：可采用“暂停指导式”演练  

   - 由教练或观察者在发现以下情况时立即叫停：  

      错过构建有力论点的机会  

      表达存在逻辑混乱  

   - 可重复演练同一发言，直到达到满意效果  

   - 重点打磨语言表达和时间把控能力  

2. 限时模拟：严格遵循30分钟备赛规则  

   - 完全模拟真实比赛的时间压力  

   - 专项训练：  

       语音强调技巧  

       眼神交流运用  

       语言流畅度提升

13

Performance Tips

辩论提示

It is important to remember that you are communicating to your judge. The decision rests solely in the hands of the judge! You must focus on persuading them, which means that you should be directing your speeches and cross-examination questions and answers to the judge, and not to your opponent. 

Take feedback from judges as opportunities to improve. If judges provide oral feedback, take notes on what they share to review with your coach. Finally, do not fixate on the outcome of a round - focusing on wins and losses won't lead to greater success! 

必须时刻牢记：

你的真正沟通对象是裁判！最终裁决权完全掌握在裁判手中。因此，你应当将全部注意力放在说服裁判上——这意味着你的立论发言、交叉质询及回答都应面向裁判展开，而非针对对手。  

裁判反馈处理指南：  

1. 将裁判反馈视为提升的黄金机会  

2. 若裁判提供口头评价，务必记录关键要点以便与教练复盘  

3. 避免过度纠结单轮比赛胜负——执着于输赢反而会阻碍进步  

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