This document provides tips and strategies for participating in a debate. It discusses important debate terminology like affirmative, negative, and argument. It offers dos and don'ts for debating such as staying calm, clearly defining the resolution, thoroughly researching your position, being aware of time constraints, and addressing all rebuttals. The document also discusses different types of debates like congressional debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate, parliamentary debate, and public forum debate.

1. Debating Tips and StrategiesThere are many ways to structure a debateThere are also different strategies for participating in debates, today, we will look at some of these strategies

2. Debate TerminologyDebate: 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 proposalArgument: An address or composition intended to convince or persuade; persuasive discourse.

3. and of DebatingDON’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 'sDo's

4. Important:The first speaker in a debate must make sure that the resolution being debated is clearly stated and defined.

5. DON’T side track your opponents with irrelevant points, stay on topic.DON’T attack your opponents.

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.

9. Speak to the audience or moderator.DO thoroughly research your topic and position, the best start to squashing a rebuttal is a well researched, well designed presentation.

10. DON’T simply state facts:

11. This is the path to being a dull speaker

12. Not stating sources or not backing up statements can lead to heavy rebuttal from your opponentsDO use humor and / or anecdotes in your speaking:

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

14. Stories or jokes that are appropriate can be very involving IMPORTANTTIME IS A VERY IMPORTANT FACTOR IN A DEBATE……………….

15. DO be aware of time constraints, if there are any.

16. TIP: