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What is debate?

Debate Basically, a debate has two sides arguing opposite points of view. A clear topic is needed to keep the debate focused and provide a basis for picking the winner. Both sides are given an equal amount of time to speak. Finally a judge or group of judges picks a winner based on the arguments presented.

What are some topics that could be debated?

Why do we need debate? Information age Information overload Apathy Debate encourages critical thinking.

Where does debate happen? Congress Kids debating with parents Customer service desk

Discuss something you have debated recently.

What kind of debate will we learn in this class? Lincoln Douglas (LD) Debate Policy (Cross-Examination) Debate Congress You will also learn extemporaneous speaking.

LD Debate RESOLVED: On balance, government restrictions on threatening speech are desirable.

CX Debate Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth's oceans.