Debating skills

A debate is

• An organized discussion to find a solution

• An organized argument between two sides

• A presentation about a topic

• A presentation about a problem

Which of the following is not a benefit of debating:

• speaking skills

• analytical thinking

• Teamwork

• valuing the outcome more than participating

You should do the following with debating:

• Refer to your opponents disrespectfully during the debate

• Tell your opponents "good job" or "great work" after the debate

• Be well prepped on your subject before the debate

• Make fun of your opponent's appearance

When making a counter argument, you should:

• Respectfully Acknowledge the opponents argument

• Use words like "although" and "however"

• Show why your position is less correct than the opposing side

To rebut is to

• To prove something isn't true by giving clear evidence that proves your point

• To prove something isn't true without giving clear evidence to support your point

Proving something isn't true and actually giving proof to support your claim is called is when you ________

• Refute

• Rebut

• Summarize

• Claim

Which are the correct steps for a refutation?

• Claim, State, Support, Summarize

• Signaling, State, Support, Summarize

• State, Signal, Support, Summarize

• Signaling, State, Support, Claim