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Debate Tips

Debate Tips. Define key terms. Your definitions must be reasonable There may be two reasonable but different definitions presented Clarify logic behind your definitions, but don’t spend the debate bickering over definitions

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Debate Tips

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  1. Debate Tips

  2. Define key terms • Your definitions must be reasonable • There may be two reasonable but different definitions presented • Clarify logic behind your definitions, but don’t spend the debate bickering over definitions • Affirmative side’s definitions usually prevail in the judges mind as long as they are most reasonable.

  3. Contentions • It is best to construct your argument by using 2 to 4 sound contentions • (these are REASONS stated in a sentence, not bullet point topics). • Announce these clearly at the beginning of the debate.

  4. Explain clearly • Support each contention with explanation • Specific examples help. • Each team must be ready, if questioned to name sources of disputed factual information.

  5. Cross Examination • Don’t ask rhetorical questions, that you think have obvious answers that support your side. • The other side will simply answer as they see fit • Rather, start by asking questions of fact. • Use any helpful answers they give against them in the next speech or in rebuttal. • Ask about contradictions in their position. • Try to use their words to support your argument.

  6. Rebuttal • This is important to consolidate your arguments and show how they refute the opponent’s points.

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