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How to Get Better at Debating

How to Improve as a Debater

Structure and Argumentation

Why Use the Classic Argument Structure — Claim → Reason → Evidence → Impact

Master Common Argument Types

Why keep cases short and signposted

Why “The Art of Argument” and Toulmin’s Model Matter for Debaters

Refutation and Rebuttal

Prioritize the Biggest Argument — Why It Matters

Techniques for Weakening Opponents’ Arguments

Timed Crossfire Drill — Purpose and How It Helps

Why Use Debate-League Rebuttal Guides?

Evidence and Case Research

Why Use Credible, Current Sources—and Keep Full Metadata

How to Build a Fast, Effective Evidence Bank

Evaluating Evidence: Three Quick Checks

Speaking and Delivery

Clarity Over Speed

Voice and Body — Why They Matter in Debate

Why Timing Drills and Short-Form Summaries Matter

Cross-examination and Questioning

Prepare Purposeful Questions

Use Leading Questions to Control the Round

Mock Cross‑Examination (CX) Practice — Stay Calm, Extract Concessions

Strategic Thinking and Flow — Short Explanation

Learn Flow-Chart Note-Taking

Prioritization: Choose What Wins

Case Strategy: Pick a Mode Early — But Stay Flexible

Mental Preparation and Mindset

Confidence Comes from Preparation

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Debrief Quickly to Turn Losses into Gains

Practice Routines and Drills

Why Daily Reading and Writing Pro/Con Arguments Helps Your Debating

Why Weekly Timed Cases and Recorded Review Work

Why Monthly Scrimmages + Implementing Two Judge-Suggested Changes Works

Resources and Further Learning

Recommended Books — Short Explanation

Recommended Online Debate Resources

Coaches and Peers: Why Regular Feedback Matters

Measuring Progress in Debating

Tracking Debate Improvement Metrics

Why Set a SMART Goal for Your Constructive Speech

One-Sentence Impacts — Make the Win Memorable

How to Use Comparative Weighing Language in Debate

Why Practice Both Prepared and Impromptu Speaking