Debating
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Say it loud, confidently and without pausing for breath.
I won the debating class thingy three times in a row. I know what I'm talking about!
I won the debating class thingy three times in a row. I know what I'm talking about!
Don't script anything. For God's sake don't script anything. I remember last year there was a group of girls who were debating in what sounds like a similar situation. They had written out everything each of them was going to say. They got good marks for it, but oh dear me it was boring. So, yeah, don't script.
Other than that, well I suppose you should remember to use reliable data and sources where possible. It's quite difficult to give pointers where you haven't provided much background but hey, I tried.
Other than that, well I suppose you should remember to use reliable data and sources where possible. It's quite difficult to give pointers where you haven't provided much background but hey, I tried.
Showing respect for an opponent during a debate is not only a classy move, but it also opens up new opportunities for discussion. If you're opponent feels they're in a comfortable environment, they usually get a bit looser with their words.
Pay attention and look for points to disagree on. When you present your argument or counter-argument, be sure to speak clearly. Slow down if you need to. The most important thing is that when you've finished you've made you point very clear.
Best advice on how to get a point clearly across: explain a topic as if you're explaining it to child. A child that knows one or two big words but not much more. With that mindset, you keep your argument simple while direct and easy to follow.
Pay attention and look for points to disagree on. When you present your argument or counter-argument, be sure to speak clearly. Slow down if you need to. The most important thing is that when you've finished you've made you point very clear.
Best advice on how to get a point clearly across: explain a topic as if you're explaining it to child. A child that knows one or two big words but not much more. With that mindset, you keep your argument simple while direct and easy to follow.
I'm going to quote David Wong on this one:
"I won several formal debates in college using my patented technique of simply repeating my opponent's argument in a high-pitched, mocking tone while wiggling my fingers in the air. There really is no defense.
They call this the appeal to rididcule fallacy. To which I would simply rebut, "Oooooh, appeal to ridicule fallacy! Well I've got a 'phallus' you can 'see' right here, college boy.""
Not meant to be taken seriously
"I won several formal debates in college using my patented technique of simply repeating my opponent's argument in a high-pitched, mocking tone while wiggling my fingers in the air. There really is no defense.
They call this the appeal to rididcule fallacy. To which I would simply rebut, "Oooooh, appeal to ridicule fallacy! Well I've got a 'phallus' you can 'see' right here, college boy.""
Not meant to be taken seriously