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Rollenspiel Useful Debating Phrases: Ways To Open A Debate
Rollenspiel Useful Debating Phrases: Ways To Open A Debate
Vogt
R 2003
USEFUL
DEBATING PHRASES
ROLLENSPIEL
The opposition have tried to make some good points, however, they forgot to think about some
very important issues, namely.
We hear what the opposition are saying but we do not agree. We will prove to you
Thats one way to think about it, however,.
Not to play the Devils Advocate, but we will prove to you exactly the opposite.
The propositions motion may seem plausible at first glance, however, we as the opposition, would
like to remind you of recent developments in this area. According to .
At first sight, the propositions argument seems to be true. But.
We have thought about the propositions proposal, however, research findings strongly support
our motion of..
The proposition unfortunately failed to reveal the truth of the matter,.
It is easy enough to make broad generalisation about...like the opposition just did, but in reality
it is a very complex issue.
The arguments presented by the proposition are by no means sufficient enough to back up the
claim that.
It is generally excepted these days that.
It is only a matter of time until it will become evident that the oppositions stand must fall due to
the following reasons.
One must take into account that.
Possible conclusions
K. Taller/ S. Vogt
R 2003
Modes of Address
All references to other speakers should be in the third person, e.g. Points of Information should
begin with a phrase such as:
Pre-ambulatory Clauses
Affirming
Alarmed by
Approving
Believing
Bearing in mind
Contemplating
Convinced
Declaring
Deeply concerned
Deeply conscious
Deeply convinced
Deeply disturbed
Deeply regretting
Emphasizing
Expressing its
appreciation
Expressing its
satisfaction
Fully aware
Fully believing
Further deploring
Further recalling
Guided by
Having adopted
Having considered
further
Having denoted
attention
Having examined
Having received
Having studied
Keeping in mind
Noting with approval
Noting with deep
concern
Noting with regret
Noting with
satisfaction
Realising
Reaffirming
Recalling
Recognising
Referring
Recalling
Taking into account
Taking into consideration
Taking note
Viewing with appreciation
Welcoming
Declares accordingly
Deplores
Demands
Designates
Draws the attention
Emphasizes
Encourages
Endorses
Expresses its hope
Expresses its
appreciation
Further invites
Further problems
Have resolved
Notes
Proclaims
Reaffirms
Recommends
Reminds
Requests
Solemnly affirms
Strongly condemns
Supports
Trusts
Takes note of
Transmits
Urges
Operative Clauses
Accepts
Affirms
Approves
Authorises
Calls for
Condemns
Congratulates
Confirms
Considers
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K. Taller/ S. Vogt
R 2003
Sample Resolution
Committee:
Submitted by:
Co-submitted by:
Political
Iraq
Cuba and PDRK
Pre-ambulatory
Phrases
Use a comma to
separate
preambulatory
clauses
Underline initiating
phrases
Indent 5 spaces
Operative Clauses
Number operative
clauses
Use a semicolon to
separate operative
clauses
Believing that it is only through building firm trading links, and not
through a policy of hatred and intolerance that a lasting peace between
nations can be achieved,
1. Calls upon all member states to reconsider their position over all
sanctions, and particularly the sanctions on Iraq and Cuba;
2. Suggests that the sanctions against the above named countries
be gradually relaxed, with the aim of reinstating the infrastructure,
education system and medical care of both member states;
3. Expresses its hope that the sanctions will be fully lifted within
eight years;
4. Urges the United Nations to send medical aid to both countries,
to alleviate the suffering of the thousands of civilians, especially to
pregnant and nursing mothers, and children;
Strongly recommends that the first sanctions to be relaxed on oil in
the case of Iraq, and on sugar in the case of Cuba, so that the countries
may use the profits from their primary exports to:
(i) invest in the socio-economic structure of their nations, in order
to revive their economies,
(ii) provide humanitarian aid, specifically food and medicine, to
their population,
(iii) pay teachers and other professionals to return to work, so that
the alarming drop-out rate at elementary and secondary schools may
be remedied, to provide a basic education for the future generation;
6. Suggests that this process be monitored by the UN and other
nations that would be affected, especially those in the Middle East;
7. Encourages all member states to endeavour to trade fairly with
these countries in particular, and troubled regions in general, so that
through mutual trade and increased prosperity, lasting peace and
friendly relations between countries will ensue.
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K. Taller/ S. Vogt
R 2003
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