When you start a debate, especially in real competitions, it is better if you win it. Here you will find some techniques to be successful.
Steps
Part 1 of 2: Persuade
Step 1. Be persuasive
The way to victory is simple: convince the jury that your idea is the best.
Step 2. As an opponent you have three ways to win a debate:
- 1) Prove that the problem solved by the proposal does not exist.
- 2) Proof that the proposal made does not solve the problem.
- 3) Proof that the proposal made is not the best way to solve the problem and / or that the proposed plan has more disadvantages than advantages.
Step 3. If you are the third speaker, bring something new into the conversation
This will draw the public's attention to what you are saying. Remember that you can't bring in new discussions, but you can attack or defend a discussion from a perspective not considered before.
Use strong language (carefully). If the public applauds you, the opposition will feel under pressure, and your victory will be easier
Part 2 of 2: Polls
Step 1. Remember that a survey can only be offered in an unprotected time frame (after the first and before the third minute of the speech)
The maximum time is 15 seconds. While the survey should be a question, it can be used for any purpose.
- For example: clarification, interrupting a speech, showing weaknesses or getting an answer to use to your advantage.
- “After accepting my survey, the second interlocutor also admitted that…”.
Step 2. To offer a survey, stand up with one hand above your head and one in the air
As an interlocutor you can both accept and deny a survey. In a 4-minute speech, you should accept at least one, but never more than two. Don't accept a survey until you've finished your speech.
Advice
- Be calm and consistent throughout the debate. If you get nervous, you may forget some things, such as the evidence you have collected.
- Even if greater rhetoric does not ensure victory, it can be helpful to be able to speak well, to make your opponent feel dizzy by inhibiting their ability to think straight.
- Remember the ISI acronym: "Indicate your topic" - "Explain it" - "Illustrate it".
- Label your ideas using S. P. E. R. M. S. (social, political, economic, religious, moral, scientific) in case you don't know the abbreviations: your opponents could take advantage of them.
- Make a list of what you want to say, explain your points, and review them.
