What should you look for when judging a debate?

Typical categories for assessment ask you consider if the competitor:

• Directly addressed the topic.
• Understood the basic issue.
• Clearly explained their position.
• Made a convincing case, complete with specific evidence.
• Explained the other side’s weaknesses.
• Responded directly to the other side’s critique.

What is the point of debate in high school?

Debating provides practice in developing sound and logical arguments. Debate gives students an opportunity to practice speaking in front of an audience and thinking on their feet. Students participating in debate show initiative and leadership.

How do you judge a rubric debate?

1. Viewpoints are clear and organized. Most viewpoints are clear.
2. Use of facts and. examples.
3. Arguments are supported with facts and examples. Most arguments are supported with facts and examples.
4. Relevance of. supporting.
5. All supporting arguments are relevant.
6. Strength of.
7. All arguments are strong and convincing.

How do you judge forensics?

Day of Judging

1. Do be on time. On time means getting to the ballot table approximately 15 minutes before the round your scheduled to judge begins.
2. Don’t be distracting OR distracted in round. Be present for the speaker.
3. Do give good notes.
4. Do make sure you’re aware of How to Judge and any particulars of this tournament.

How do you judge a classroom debate?

Judging is a subjective activity, so don’t worry about making a “wrong” decision. Instead, try to be as neutral as possible and write a thorough explanation of your thinking on the ballot. Include tips or pointers for each speaker, too, to help them improve at their next tournament.

Why debate is important for students?

1 Debate participation promotes problem solving and innovative thinking, and helps students to build links between words and ideas that make concepts more meaningful. 2 Debate students are taught to synthesize wide bodies of complex information, and to exercise creativity and implement different ways of knowing.

What are the terms used in a debate speech?

Contention – a debate case is organized into contentions – claims made for or against the resolution – usually stated in one declarative sentence. Cross Examination – questioning period. Refutation – directly attacking the opposing debater/s’ arguments.

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