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PREPARATION
A. When the topics are released, have a discussion about possible arguments on either side. B. From there, find evidence that supports each of your arguments and makes sense C. Construct a speech: The format you should use is AREI, which is shorthand for Argument, Reasoning, Evidence, Impact. A.You state your argument, explain it a little bit, and then provide evidence as to why youre right in your assertion. After that you should give an impact to your arguments that makes it very clear as to why the judge should vote for you! D. Research arguments you might not be reading at the tournament chances are other schools might and it would be nice to have evidence against them!

2. CONSTRUCTION OF THE SPEECH

1. First should be an introduction. Usually these are used to appeal to a sort of moral or ethical reason in the judges mind. 2. Second, you should give a roadmap of your arguments say I have three points and they are 1, 2, 3 it makes it easy to follow for everyone involved 3. Next, you should delve into your arguments using the AREI format. 4. Make sure that you use a diversity of arguments that means you should try to appeal to three major things in every debate Morality, Economics, and Legality. 5. Use this example- The death penalty 1.Morality- people often dont die initially it takes minutes and it is immoral to do so 2.Its super costly to perform an execution 3.Its (probably) illegal to do so (for some reason or another)

AT THE TOURNAMENT
1. Be sure to look nice it impresses parents and sets a nice tone for the debate 2. Be nice to others having friends from other schools is nice and make sure youre not mean in round 3. Find out some of the arguments that other teams are reading and prepare for them that means writing out individual responses and making sure all bases are covered 4. Continue to research any last minute things you might need 5. HAVE FUN!!!!

IN YOUR ROUND
1. Dont be nervous I know its easier said than done but calm down youll do much better that way 2. Dont underestimate anyone thats how you lose rounds!

3. Be courteous, nice, and collected it exerts an incredible amount of ethos (credibility) if you successfully do so
4. Make sure youre always flowing opposing arguments 5. Answer every major argument your opponent makes that you think could win the debate

6. If youre confused or think youve found a flaw in their case, write it down so you can ask a POI later

HOUSE (PROPOSITION)
1. Your job is to affirm the resolution that you were provided 2. You can provide a plan or Solution to solve the problem at hand, or just affirm the resolution

3. You have the benefit of first and last speech make sure you use it!

OPP (OPPOSITION)
1. Your job is to negate the resolution 2. You should make counterarguments to every major argument made my the opposing team and make sure that you disprove their claims

3. Its essential that you have reasons why negating the resolution is good OR why the house cant solve anything by adopting the resolution
4. You have the benefit of the Opp Block make sure you use it wisely!

OPENERS
1. For the house, your job is pretty simple read the opening speech you have, and make sure you use a passionate voice. Make sure that youre engaging with the judge that will make them more willing to listen 2. For the Opp your job is to negate the house. I would recommend including a 45s-1 minute analysis of their arguments at the top of your speech that means you should respond to their arguments and then move onto your own

MIDDLE SPEAKERS
1. For both teams, this speech is designed for you to extend previously made arguments and refute opposing teams arguments. Ideally this should be constructed such that there is ample time to do both ~ (When I debated I usually tried to split it 2 minutes for the prop arguments, 2 minutes for Opp Arguments, and then 1 minute analysis of both sides arguments and why you should prefer your own. 2. One should try to attack the opposing teams evidence, their flawed logic, and their assumptions, while still trying to defend their own arguments by defending all aspects of the case you put forward in the opening speech. Its somewhat frowned upon to make new arguments in the middle speech.

REBUTTALISTS (3RD SPEAKERS)

1. This is the most important speech in the debate by FAR. When I debated in Parli, I was the rebuttalist, and I became good at giving 3rd speeches by analyzing the impacts of both teams arguments, and establishing why the judge should vote for your side.

2. On the prop, I tried make the argument that even if they try to mitigate the advantages of doing your plan, theres still a chance that you solve for some sort of impact, and theres a definite reason to prefer your arguments
3. On the Opp I tried to make it very obvious that a risk of them not being good means a reason to prefer the opp team. I tried to make it very clear that we had fulfilled the job of the opposition because the opps job is to cast doubt on the affirmative. That in itself is a reason to vote against the proposition.

POINTS OF INFORMATION
1. The purpose of POIs is to establish ground for your side, to clarify arguments that you missed, or to make clash with your opponents. 2. Make sure you use these strategically either ask a very good clarifying question or ask a trump card argument that makes them look stupid. 3. I recommend attempting to ask 1-3 POIs by a team for each speech, and accepting 2 POIs per speech. That way you have as much speech time as possible, while already answering other teams arguments. 4. Dont worry if you cant answer a question if youre really stumped pass the baton to your partner with the conclusion that theyll answer it later.

HECKLES
1. USE THESE SPARINGLY. It is absolutely essential that you dont overheckle because it makes you look incredibly arrogant, and kind of like a jerk. Be nice! 2. If youre seriously going to heckle make it worth it Silly questions like Source every five seconds makes the judge seriously irritated. 3. Some things that are acceptable as heckles are: Source/ Assumption if it is unclear as to whether or not the things theyre saying is true or valid.

WIN!