Certain formats of debate have the ability for speakers to be questioned and interjected during their speeches in the form of polite ‘Points of information’. These points are questions targeted at the speaker by the opposing team. This technique obliges the speaker to engage with the opposing point of view raised during their speech. IfContinue reading “Point of Information”
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Debate Etiquette
Understanding the decorum of a debate can help debaters enhance their argumentation and delivery, as well as ensuring that you remain respectful to all participants and adjudicators. One of the most important aspects of debate etiquette is to focus on attacking the ideas presented, rather than the people. Attacking an opponent on the personal levelContinue reading “Debate Etiquette”
WSDC Judging Criteria
The World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) is a global competition for high school debaters. The championships take place each year in a different country, hosted by a national debating body. It is important to understand the judging criteria for this style of debate, to formulate an effective speech, and win the debate on the comparative.Continue reading “WSDC Judging Criteria”
How to deliver an effective reply speech?
What are the key features of a reply speech? These are the last speeches delivered in the debate. The speaking time for a reply speech is half the time of the regular speeches. A reply speech is usually delivered by either the 1st or 2nd speaker of the team. What is the aim of aContinue reading “How to deliver an effective reply speech?”
Understanding the format of a debate
This brief article looks to help beginners to better understand the format of a formal debate. Each debate will have a central motion (topic) with one team on the proposition and the other team on the opposition. A debate in WSDC format has two teams with three members each. Each member will deliver at leastContinue reading “Understanding the format of a debate”
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