Debate Tips by Batya Mirsky https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d en-us 2022-09-21 21:45:24 UTC 2022-09-28 09:27:40 UTC hello@padlet.com Prepare, Prepare, Prepare bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307620668 If you prepare your material well, you’ll be confident and more believable.

If you can, try to write down three points for your argument and three points against your argument. This means you’ll also be able to anticipate your opponent’s views and be able to rebut them better when they say them.
]]> 2022-09-21 21:50:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307620668 Stay on Topic bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307621395 You only have a limited amount of time to state your case. If you use that time going off-topic, you lose valuable time. So instead, stay on topic by telling your audience your three points. If you have time - elaborate

Another great debating tip is adding three more points to your first three points (again, this is very time-dependent). This will help you stay on the topic too.
]]> 2022-09-21 21:51:15 UTC https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307621395 Speak Slowly and Clearly bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307621706 When students are new to debating or public speaking, they often speak hurriedly or mumble.
This isn’t very attractive or charismatic behavior for a speaker, and, in the long run, it makes it harder for the audience to like you or want to agree with your points.
]]> 2022-09-21 21:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307621706 Be Confident With Your Topic bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307622673 If you look like you believe what you’re saying, your audience will also have confidence that you know what you’re saying, and you have a basis for it.
On the other hand, if you look nervous or you seem like you don’t really believe what you’re saying, your audience isn’t going to be filled with confidence in you or your message. So, be confident with your message. It’s one of the best debating techniques of the lot!
Of course, you’ll feel most confident when you’ve prepared for your subject well – so don’t neglect preparation. One debate site put it like this: Always act like you’re winning, even if you’re not.
]]> 2022-09-21 21:53:03 UTC https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307622673 Think About Your Body Language bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307623084 Another great debating technique is to make sure you’re using your body language to agree with the points you’re making. Make sure your body indicates confidence by:
  • Looking at your audience and opponents in their faces (a look, not a stare, is what you need here)
  • Using your arms to talk
  • Smiling (where appropriate)
  • Keeping a relaxed posture
  • NOT folding your arms
  • NOT looking at the ground
When your team member is making their case, make sure you nod and agree with their points.
]]> 2022-09-21 21:53:37 UTC https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307623084 Listen and Take Notes bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307623469 Be careful to listen to the main points of your opponent’s arguments.
Don’t try to take notes on everything; jot down the major arguments so you’ll be able to rebut this at a future time. Also, note down any weakness in their logic that can be rebutted.
]]> 2022-09-21 21:54:10 UTC https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307623469 Tell a Story or Give an Illustration with an Example bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307624367 If your audience doesn’t look convinced, yet you feel like your argument is convincing, and you know the debate topic well, tell a short story (very short) or give a quick illustration to make your point.
Forming a picture in your listener’s eyes can do a lot.
‘A picture is worth a thousand words’.]]> 2022-09-21 21:55:20 UTC https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307624367 DO NOT INTERRUPT! bats212 https://padlet.com/bats212/8j5g7cx6dgqmca7d/wish/2307633753 Stick to the structure!
Do not talk when it’s not your turn.
When you interrupt you don't look professional and the audience won't like you for it. You will lose points and your team may even be punished for it.

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