Conas díospóireacht a dhéanamh.
Seven short reads on how to argue well. The moves a debater actually uses, set out plainly and built to bring into your next round.
- 01 The shape of an argument Claim, evidence, warrant. The third part is the one beginners drop.
- 02 Rebut, don't restate A rebuttal answers their point. Four steps: they say, but, because, therefore.
- 03 Steelman before you strike Restate their strongest case before you answer it. It builds trust and sharpens your reply.
- 04 Signpost everything First, second, my main reason. Sound organized instantly and buy yourself thinking time.
- 05 Beat the freeze Think on your feet under a clock. PREP, the breath, and the rule that the clock starts when you do.
- 06 Frame the motion Define the terms, pick your ground, and set the standard the debate should be judged by.
- 07 The formats, briefly A plain-language tour of Public Forum, Lincoln-Douglas, and British Parliamentary, and where Talkven fits.
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