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Debating Tips
- Think like a person, not a debator
- Don't panic when hit with unfamiliar arguement
- Relax, take a deep breath
- Ask yourself 'what would i say if my friend asked me that question?'
- Look and sound right, no matter what you are saying
- Confidence is key
- Make it seem like you believe in what you are saying, even if you don't
- Stay confident if you stumble into unfamiliar territory
- Know where debate is headed before it starts
- Ask yourself before round begins
- Think what your opponents will be doing
- Put yourself in shoes of the judge and your opponent
- Non-verbal components of debate
- Always use positive, pro-active gestures to reinforce your
point
- If you are
not excited
about your
message,
why should
your
audience
be?
- Refer to your evidence wherever possible
- Don't discount importance of facts
- Use these to your advantage
- Can be used to back up your point