How do you give feedback in a debate?

Consider these three questions when giving feedback:

1. Is what I am saying helpful? Ensure your feedback is specific, phrased in positive language, and focussed on a particular skill that was displayed or needs improvement.
2. What did they learn from my feedback?
3. How will my student use the feedback?

How do you close a debate?

In closing your debate speech, you have the opportunity to reiterate your most important points, close your arguments, give your judges something to remember about your speech and then provide a natural closing. Complete your arguments by making your final statements about your case.

What are the criteria for judging a debate?

Criteria for Judging a Debate

• Range of marks: According to the WSDC and DSG regulations, marks shouldn’t go below 26 in style or much higher than 30 or 31 per substantive speech.
• Be confident!
• Always speak loud enough!
• Speak clearly enough!
• Speak slowly!
• Fluency: You should always strive to speak fluently.

What to say to end a debate?

As you approach the end of your talk, say something like, “Let me briefly restate these main points…” You then list your key points, one by one, and repeat them to the audience, showing how each of them links to the other points. Audiences appreciate a linear repetition of what they have just heard.

How do I become a better adjudicator?

Honesty and integrity. Being honest and impartial are a key characteristic of an effective Adjudicator and that attribute applies for as long as an adjudicator holds him or herself out. Of course, we have seen that some adjudicators come unstruck right at the start of the process when they accept appointments.

How do you organize a debate competition?

Debate Preparation: Research the topic and prepare logical arguments. Gather supporting evidence and examples for position taken. Anticipate counter arguments and prepare rebuttals. Team members plan order and content of speaking in debate.

What are the different types of APDA tournaments?

There are two kinds of APDA tournaments: (1) Case debate, where the government teams bring their own topics, and opposition teams learn the topic as the round begins; and (2) Motions debate, where the tournament sets pre-written topics, and each team has 15 minutes to prepare their assigned side.

What is the difference between APDA and other styles of debate?

The main difference between APDA and other styles of debate across the board is that when on side Government in case debate, teams can run pre-written cases on whatever topics they choose (with some constraints). Another big difference is that the Opposition team does not get preparation time and must prepare their case during the round.

What is the best way to practice APDA?

The best way to practice APDA is via practice rounds. If you have four people and 45 minutes, it’s easy to set up a round even without someone watching. Better still, do a round in front of someone who is able to give feedback. If there is no one in your area available to help give feedback]

Do I have to be a member of APDA to participate?

For all regular tournaments, being a member of APDA is not a requirement to participate. However, being an APDA member ensures your school can compete at Nationals, as well as vote in APDA meetings and elections. 3. PRACTICE Where can I get examples of APDA rounds? You can get examples of practice rounds online!