“You gave the debate to one team based on style?” “snigger…” “You must be a new judge.” “No one gives the debate based on THAT!” […]
I have just returned from an interesting World Schools Debating Championships (WSDC) in Cape Town, South Africa.
These are some types of Debaters whom I typical encounter on the circuit. Have you met them too? I think I will just let them do the talking. I am sure you recognise some of them too.
I would like to stop hearing the following phrases in debates, please. Thank you.
Seven little things I want to grip about in debate…. in no particular order…
Argument and Counter-Argument form the basis for competitive debate.
Some pet peeves of mine have been showing up again when I last judged debates. So, dear debaters, I humbly ask that…
Went back to Singapore recently and as always went down to judge some debates.