Proper grammar and spelling are very important in written debate.

I will not refute his case in this round because that would give me more rebuttal time which would be unfair. I will begin by making the following observations and providing the following definitions: Observations 1. Effective arguments are the most important aspect of debate 2. The Con does not have to advocate the use of improper grammar and spelling in written debate; it just has to show how improper grammar and spelling are not detrimental. 3. Because the Con does not have to advocate the use of improper grammar and spelling; by using proper grammar and spelling, I am not affirming the resolution. Definitions Proper - conforming to established standards of behavior or manners; correct or decorous Very - a high degree; extremely; exceedingly Important - of much or great significance or consequence All definitions provided by . http://dictionary.reference.com... Contention 1: Improper grammar and spelling does not deter the value of debate. Effective communication can happen without proper grammar or spelling. Every day, people use improper grammar and, in writing, spelling is not always perfect. A sentence without proper grammar or spelling can still communicate an idea. For example, the following sentence clearly communicates an idea while using improper grammar and improper spelling. "Confusism and Taoism and Mohism are philosophies not religons. " There are multiple grammar mistakes and ‘religions' is misspelled, but the idea is still being communicated effectively. Improper grammar and spelling did not prevent the idea/argument from being communicated. Since the arguments are the most important aspect of debate, and the improper grammar and spelling did not hinder the argument, it is not very important. Contention 2: Proper grammar and spelling in written debate, especially online, is an unrealistic expectation. Arguments in rounds on this website can be thousands of words long; people don't often have time to proofread their work, especially since there are time limits on responses. Moreover, typos are common and, when reading any typed work, the reader should understand that people aren't perfect and do make mistakes. As I stated above, small typos and spelling errors do not affect communication. Proper grammar is not always common knowledge. On an online debate site, people should be focused on persuading the audience and voters of their side; they should not have to check reference books or textbooks to see whether their grammar is accurate. If proper grammar were ‘very important' the measures I stated previously or other cumbersome measures might have to take place when debating on this site, that would decrease the amount of members and debates which would ultimately not fulfill the purpose of this website. Contention 3: Proper grammar and spelling is only one of six voting issues; therefore, it is not "very important" If proper grammar and spelling is only one of six voting issues for the voters, then how can you consider it "very important"? In review, the resolution should be contradicted. First, improper grammar and spelling does not prevent the communication of ideas or arguments. Second, it is unrealistic to expect proper grammar and spelling online. If the resolution is affirmed, then people would have to do the tedious task of proofreading and checking their grammar with reference books. This would make this website unattractive. Third, proper grammar and spelling is only 1 of 6 voting criteria; therefore, it is not "very important".