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Debate Format

Debate Format. A super quick guide. Procedure. Statement of Position Evidence Clarification and Summation Cross Examination Closing Statement Audience Questions. Roles. Statement of Position Introduce yourself What is your argument Why it’s important Who it affects

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Debate Format

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  1. Debate Format A super quick guide

  2. Procedure • Statement of Position • Evidence • Clarification and Summation • Cross Examination • Closing Statement • Audience Questions

  3. Roles • Statement of Position • Introduce yourself • What is your argument • Why it’s important • Who it affects • “First impression is the last”

  4. Roles • Provision of supporting evidence • Statistics • Facts • Any details, evidence, facts *Tip* - specific numerical data and the source from where it comes from are really useful.

  5. Roles • Clarification and Summation • Wrap things up • Use new information or data • Really drive the point home by reiterating statement of position • Why is the evidence pertinent

  6. Roles • Cross Examiner • Think really quick and on you’re feet. • Ask pertinent important questions ex. “Not our problem” • Keep building toward the main point.

  7. Roles Closing Statement • Wrap things up • Tie up lose ends • Use new information or data • Really drive the point home by reiterating statement of position

  8. Those Guys • Audience questions • Alternating sides • Don’t be scared to consult with each other/chime in • Stand your ground

  9. Votes

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