Debating Tips and Strategies

1. Debating Tips and Strategies There are many ways to structure a debate There are also different strategies for participating in debates, today, we will look at some of these strategies >There are as many different styles and forms of debates as there are debtaes >There are as many different styles and forms of debates as there are debtaes

2. and of Debating DON�T let your emotions get the better of you. DO stay calm and speak in a clear, rational voice. Remember, debaters do not always choose what side they�re on. >Getting angry, flustered, nervous, upset, or breaking down in any way WILL affect how others see your position >Always remember that people rarely decide what side of a formal debate they will argue, so they may not be defending their own views: do not attack your opponent, attack their argument(s)>Getting angry, flustered, nervous, upset, or breaking down in any way WILL affect how others see your position >Always remember that people rarely decide what side of a formal debate they will argue, so they may not be defending their own views: do not attack your opponent, attack their argument(s)

3. Make sure you speak clearly: the general rule for public speaking is to speak half as fast and twice as loud as you usually wouldMake sure you speak clearly: the general rule for public speaking is to speak half as fast and twice as loud as you usually would

5. Make sure you are presenting an informed position, being proven wrong is damaging and embarrassing, things everyone wants to avoid Be an exciting speaker, be animated, monotone or dry speaking will bore your audience, not win them over Debating is equal parts Substance and PresentationMake sure you are presenting an informed position, being proven wrong is damaging and embarrassing, things everyone wants to avoid Be an exciting speaker, be animated, monotone or dry speaking will bore your audience, not win them over Debating is equal parts Substance and Presentation

6. MAKE SURE you do not insult or offend with your anecdotes / jokes, they can be very powerful tools when used properlyMAKE SURE you do not insult or offend with your anecdotes / jokes, they can be very powerful tools when used properly

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8. Knowing and being ready for time constraints will make you appear better organized for your debate, it will also make you less nervous about speaking publiclyKnowing and being ready for time constraints will make you appear better organized for your debate, it will also make you less nervous about speaking publicly

10. In order to be the most effective, you need to make strong, solid points about your topic, but you also need to take apart your opponents pointsIn order to be the most effective, you need to make strong, solid points about your topic, but you also need to take apart your opponents points

11. Having a strategy worked out for your side ahead of time will definitely help you win your debate by being unified and prepared enough to stay collectedHaving a strategy worked out for your side ahead of time will definitely help you win your debate by being unified and prepared enough to stay collected

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