Debate Competition

I am the rebuttle speaker, but I need a speech. How do I write a good one?

Hi There!

Here are 3 Key Factors to keep in mind as you prepare to deliver a great debate speech:

1) Sound Philosophical Reasoning: A great debate speech will have a sound philosophical reasoning running through it but will also be supported by specific facts and evidence. You want your debate speech to have a logical philosophical framework supported by a mutually reinforcing value premise and value criterion. This sound philosophical reasoning will serve as a wall for your individual arguments. This truly comes with practice and through reading up on philosophy.

2) Evidence and Facts: A strong philosophical case backed up by hard evidence, facts and strong sources will be tough to argue with. Debate cases that are only based on philosophical reasoning may often appear obtuse and disconnected from realty. If you have a philosophically strong case that is supported by a wide range of hard evidence than you will have a very strong debate case. Know your sources, be confident to stand behind them, and don’t let your opponent question your sources. Ensure they are legitimate facts and have a minimum of two-three solid sources to back up any fact. If you let your opponent tear into your facts without a fight, you will appear weak and your case will appear fabricated. Stand behind your work.

3) Foresee Opponent’s Arguments: Address and refute the major oppositional arguments before they are brought up. This tactic will give you a head-start on refuting your opponent and will allow you to drill deeper into specific refutations of your opponent, making you look more prepared and lethal in your argumentation. It will put your opponent on the defensive and keep you on the offensive, which is always important.

You can read more here:

http://www.forensicscommunity.com/blog/great-debate-speech-6-key-factors

Good luck!!

- ForensicsFriend