Debating can be broken down into key skills which you can practise and improve. Here are those skills, explained for you simply and clearly.

Analogy

Analogy

How comparing one thing to another can help you explain your case.

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Devil's advocate

Devil's advocate

How attacking your own arguments can make them stronger.

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Down the rabbit hole

Down the rabbit hole

How to avoid distraction and keep focused on the key points of a debate.

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How to research for debates

How to research for debates

How can you make your long term research more effective?

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Meeting in the middle

Meeting in the middle

How can agreeing with your opponents help you to defeat them?

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Tackling the motion #3 - quotas motions

Tackling the motion #3 - quotas motions

How should you approach motions which call for quotas?

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Can we afford it?

Can we afford it?

How far should debaters consider the financial cost of a measure?

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The Power of Precedent

The Power of Precedent

How the past can help you understand the present and plan for the future.

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What sort of debater are you?

What sort of debater are you?

There are many different kinds of debater. Which one are you?

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Feedback

Feedback

How giving and receiving feedback can help debaters improve.

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Tackling the motion #2 - ban motions

Tackling the motion #2 - ban motions

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How to succeed at competitions

How to succeed at competitions

What do you need to do to win competitions?

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