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Debate Rules and Procedures
Heckling and POIs
Author: Debate_Guru
Learn how to use heckling and POIs to earn speaker points and break down your opponents' case
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
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.
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.
Argumentation
Middle School Debate
What is MSPDP?
Author: Debate_Guru
Learn more about the MSPDP, which stands for the Middle School Public Debate Program
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
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