Introductory Debate

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

2. Debate Terminology Debate: A formal contest in which the affirmative and negative sides of a proposition are advocated by opposing speakers. Affirmative: Expressing agreement or consent with a proposition. Negative: Refusing consent; as to a proposal Argument: An address or composition intended to convince or persuade; persuasive discourse.

3. 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. Don't 's Do's

6. DO stick to your planned, researched arguments.

7. TIPS:

8. Cue cards can help a debater to stay focused, but DON’T read from them, use them as a guide.

10. DON’T simply state facts:

11. This is the path to being a dull speaker

13. Using examples helps illustrate your position, and uses an argument of precedence

16. TIP:

17. Practice your initial speech so you will be “on top” of the situation.

19. TIP: the more you practice and plan your speaking, the less nervous you will be.

20. DON’T use inappropriate language or gestures:

24. TIP: