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Debate Rules and Procedures

Speaker Scores
Author: Debate_Guru
Every speech is given a score on a scale of 0-100 by the judge.
Room Set Up
Author: Debate_Guru
How to properly set up a room for a debate round
Heckling and POIs
Author: Debate_Guru
Learn how to use heckling and POIs to earn speaker points and break down your opponents' case
Timing
Author: Debate_Guru
Every speech is timed by the judge, and cannot exceed a certain number of minutes

Strategy

Speaker Roles
Author: Debate_Guru
There are 3 speakers on the PRO and CON teams. Each has a unique role to play in making and strengthening her side's case.
Judging
Author: Debate_Guru
The six main criteria judges use to determine the winner of a debate

Argumentation

Rebuttals
Author: Debate_Guru
Learn the ins and outs of crafting insightful rebuttals
A-R-E format
Author: Debate_Guru
Breakdown of the Assertion-Reasoning-Evidence argument format

Middle School Debate

What is MSPDP?
Author: Debate_Guru
Learn more about the MSPDP, which stands for the Middle School Public Debate Program
Awards
Author: Debate_Guru
Understand what goes into the standings at the end of a debate tournament, and how you can win awards and trophies galore

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  1. Judging
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  4. Speaker Roles
  5. Room Set Up
  6. Timing
  7. Awards
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  9. Rebuttals
  10. What is MSPDP?