2. 1
Be ready
to
receive a
topic to
get to go
debate
on.

3. 2
Define the topic, if
necessary.

4. 3
Write your argument
according to the designated
time limit (Usually 7 minutes).

5. 4
Present
your
argument.

6. 5
Strike a balance
between
presenting your
team's point(s)
and rebutting
the opponents'
point.

7. 6
Note the
three rules
of rebuttal.

8. 1.Offer evidence for your
rebuttal. Do not rely on vigorous
assertion alone.
2.Attack the most important parts
of their argument. It's not very
effective if you pick bones with
an obscure part of the
opponent's argument.
3.No ad hominem attacks.

9. 7
Use up
all your
time (or
most of
it).

10. 8
Know what aspects of the debate you
will be judged on, if appropriate. For the
most part, debates are judged on three
main areas: matter, manner, and method.

11. 1.Matter:
oAmount of evidence.
oRelevancy of evidence.

12. 2. Manner:
oEye contact.
oVoice.
oBody language.
oNervous habits.
oElocution.

13. 3. Method:
oTeam cohesion.
oIndividual prowess.