Debating can be broken down into key skills which you can practise and improve. Here are those skills, explained for you simply and clearly.
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It works, but it's a bad idea
Why you should focus more on why something should be done than on how it will be done.
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Down the rabbit hole
How to avoid distraction and keep focused on the key points of a debate.
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Tackling the motion #3 - quotas motions
How should you approach motions which call for quotas?
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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?
There are many different kinds of debater. Which one are you?
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Tackling the motion #1 - policy motions
You've been given the motion. What do you do next?
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Long term or short term?
Should debaters focus on immediate issues, or on longer term impacts?
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How to use time
Every second counts in a debate. How should you make the most of the time you have?
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Dealing with practical problems
How much should you consider the practical problems associated with a motion?
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How to make a speech
What are the key techniques that will make your speech more effective?
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How to use debating notebooks
Keeping a notebook (or three) dedicated to debating will give you an extra edge.
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Principles or pragmatism?
Should you do what is right, or what works? Both approaches can support an effective debating case.
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Performing in role
Different positions in debating call for different skills. This article will tell you who needs to do what.
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Building an opposition case
How do you make the case for the opposition as effectively as possible?
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How to use debate in the classroom
Lessons in any subject (yes, any), can be made more engaging for students by incorporating debating. Here's how.
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How to prepare for a debate
In a short prep debate, you have just 15 minutes to prepare. How can you make the best use of that time?
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Defining the motion
The first speaker in a debate has to define the motion. If you are first speaker, how do you turn this to your advantage?
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Squirrels and badgers
What are these animals have to do with debating? How do you deal with them?
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Overcoming nerves
How to get past nerves, and ensure that you aren’t prevented by them from taking part in debating.