1. Coaching Session Number 2
University of Auckland Debating Society

2. Structure Making a principled argument Rebuttal Making a good POI
Debate craft
Suggestions?

3. Principled Arguments Why they are important- more sophisticated case
What is a principle- Freedom of expression
Why is it important in general- self actualisation

4. Principled Arguments
- Why is important in a particular context e.g. Hate speech
-Limits on it, why something doesn’t meet the threshold or
Another principle outweighs another one
Examples- right to privacy, national sovereignty

5. Rebuttal Structure How to do rebuttal: Other factors e.g obesity
Contradictions
Not enough analysis , link is not made, argument is not valid

6. What to avoid
Not finishing points- explain
Argue by point not by speaker
Don’t try and rebut every single thing
Be confident, concise, measured,

7. Point of Information How to do them...
Chance to question a speaker during the speech
Not a chance for rebuttal
Not a chance to have a conversation with the speaker
Be strategic

8. Debate Craft What is the role of the team....
Has the other team met their onus
Has the other team made causal links
Listen!!! Point out what they don’t do!

9. Questions