How do you keep a debate going?

How do you keep a debate going?

5 Ground Rules For Productive Debates:

1. Start with a well-defined objective and a spirit of inquiry.
2. Everyone is on the same team. We’re comrades, not adversaries.
3. No making things personal.
4. Keep the debate about facts, logic, and the topic at hand.
5. Be intellectually honest and humble.

How do you plan a debate?

1. decide on the purpose of the debate. Start with one or more clearly stated intended learning outcomes that will be achieved through debate.
2. research the background information.
3. help the learners prepare for the debate.
4. Prepare the debate plan.
5. Prepare the environment.
6. closing the debate.

How can I have a peaceful debate?

What are tips for a beginner in debate?

The first and most important thing to understand is that debate is not complicated. Approach debate rounds the same way you would trying to convince a person on the street to do something. Use clear, everyday language. Think logically through the issues. And don’t be intimidated by the format of debate. 2. Don’t let evidence control you!

What makes a good debate?

The desirable qualities of a good debater include the ability to speak clearly, think quickly, clarify arguments, provide examples, maintain persuasive speech, and maintain a professional tone and body language. In addition, a good debater should be knowledgeable about the subject area and construct arguments that will persuade the target audience.

How to debate for beginners?

Ask yourself how the other side have approached the case. Is their methodology flawed?

Consider what tasks the other side set themselves (if any) and whether they have in fact addressed these.

Consider what the general emphasis of the case is and what assumptions it makes. Try to refute these.

Take the main arguments and do the same thing.

What are some good debate techniques?

One should follow these techniques to become a good debater: Debating rule no.1: Start with a fact and hook your audience with question. Debating rule no.2: Flood the opposition with facts that may or may not matter. Make them feel underprepared.