Introduction
to Debating
Format of debating
Basic terminology
Speaker roles
Debating Resources
MUDS Online Program
The MUDS Online Program is a series of six slides to introductory debating to help you get started!
Introduction
Types of
motions
Policy motions
Regret motions
Actor motions
Values motions
Support/ oppose motions
Guide to
preparation time
What are the steps?
Questions to consider
Case construction
Rebuttal
What is rebuttal?
Types of rebuttal
Rebuttal skills
Advanced rebuttal tactics
How do I prioritize my rebuttal?
Constructing
Substantive Arguments
Features of a good and bad argument
Types of arguments
Structure of an argument
Practical argumentation
Introduction to Case Construction
The set up
Using analogies
Models in complex policy motions
Empirical motions
Regret motions and counterfactuals
Pre-emption
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