Debating is a great way for high school students to develop critical thinking, research, and communication skills. It can also help them become more informed and engaged citizens. However, choosing a ...
If you're a debater, no matter your experience level, you've probably heard of rebuttals. Although critical to a good debate, you may not know how the best rebuttals work or how to employ them on the ...
Debate is the art of persuasion. It's a way to use our words to convince others that they should take our side. It's been around for thousands of years, and it continues to play an important role in ...
Introduction Debate is a great way for students to develop their public speaking skills and critical thinking abilities. It's also a fun way to learn about topics that are important to them and the ...
They say that it takes two to tango. We say that it takes two to debate. Why? Because without your opponents, it’s impossible to build and respond to the most engaging tool in debate: rebuttal. ...
You already learned about causality, sign, and generalization warrants. In this article, you’ll learn about three other types of warrants: analogy, authority, and principle. Let’s begin with the ...
New to the Art of Persuasion? Check out Part One here! There’s an old Spanish proverb that says, “among the safe courses, the safest of all is to doubt.” In the language of Original Oratory, this ...
