How To Become A Good Debater ?

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to be a debater you should know what is debate

About Debate: What is Debate?

"You may be right and I may be wrong but with an effort, together we may get nearer the truth.”  - Karl Popper

Debate is a formal contest of argumentation between two teams or individuals. But more broadly, and more importantly, debate is an essential tool for developing and maintaining democracy and open societies. More than a mere verbal or performance skill, debate embodies the ideals of reasoned argument, tolerance for divergent points of view, and rigorous self-examination. Debate is, above all, a way for those who hold opposing views to discuss controversial issues without descending to insult, emotional appeals, or personal bias. A key trademark of debate is that it rarely ends in agreement, but rather, allows for a robust analysis of the question at hand. Perhaps this is what French philosopher Joseph Joubert meant when he said: “It is better to debate a question without settling it, than to settle a question without debating it.”

source : http://www.idebate.org/debate/what.php

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HOW TO BECOME A GOOD DEBATER ?

1.   KNOW YOUR SUBJECT
A good debater learns and knows what he/she is talking about. Make sure you spend time in research and review. You cannot afford to be sloppy in a debate. Your strongest points should be argued with clarity and conviction.

2.   KNOW YOUR OPPONENT'S ARGUMENTS

Research on the likely points your opponent might use. Get strong counter-arguments to those points. Great debaters outlearn their opponents so they can use what their opponents have to defeat them.

3.   USE SHORT, POWERFUL STORIES TO START YOUR POINTS

People love stories and they adore great storytellers. Get a great story for your point of view and deliver it well. Make your audience a part of your presentation. Appeal to their sense of decency, value and humanity.

4.   THINK ON YOUR FEET

When you encounter a brilliant opponent, you might be thrown a curveball. Your reaction to your opponent's points can make or break your likelihood of winning. Use brief and humorous phrases to tone down or erase the impact of your opponent's strategy.

5.   BE COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT

Let your audience and judges feel your passion for the subject. A debater has to be an orator as well. Your ability to capture the attention of the audience will pay in the end.

6.   GET YOUR FACTS RIGHT

Incorrect statistics and wrong dates can provide an opening to your opponent. Get everything in order and cross-checked. Come to the debate with the certainty that you are arguing with the right facts.

7.   BE CLEAR WITH YOUR PRESENTATION

A debate is a conversation with a lot of structure. Incomplete sentences will be translated into incomplete ideas. This can weaken a strong argument. Pronunciation, pitch and enunciation is critical to this step.

source : http://www.ehow.com/how_4697152_become-good-debater.html


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