12. Note-taking Skills
Some like to “flow”
I like to just take notes
Abbreviate.
Mindmapping if you need to.
Listen more. Write less.
13. What to write about
Science?
Customs?
What was the
plan based on?
Answer directly?
Failed to answer?
Asked irrelevant Q?
Rebutted during Q&A
Attitude problems
Lack of sportsmanship
Etc.
Did not follow up
Harm vs Benefit
Feasibility
…
14. This is how my notes look like…
Constructive Speech
Main point(s)
Line of logic
Critical Evidence
- credibility?
- Research type?
- connection??
Cross-examination
(ex. N2 A1)
What was asked? Was it relevant??
Did the Q’s highlight problems?
What was answered?
Did receiver answer the question properly?
Were there any critical “hit points”?
15. Rebuttal Speech
Was there a constructive response to opp. side?
Did the speaker summarize and clarify their pts?
Did they cover stock issues? Any additional evid?
Point out opponent flaws? Show understanding?
Closing Speech
Summarize their plan and stance? Emphasis on
GOOD evidence?
Point out where they won in Cx and other parts
of the debate?
*New evidence allowed,
new arguments AREN’T.
16. Progress is impossible without change, and
those who cannot change their minds cannot
change anything.
- George Bernard Shaw