Acronyms
Prep & Strategy
Debate Events & Styles
Research
Logical Fallacies
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What does POI stand for?

What is Point of Information

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What's the first step in preparing for a debate?

The very first step in preparing for a debate is to analyze and define the topic (the motion).  Judges can also accept other responses

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Why is research important in debate?

  • Builds Credibility: Grounding arguments in factual reality establishes trust with the judge.
  • Provides Evidence: Logic alone cannot prove empirical claims without data or expert testimony.
  • Anticipates Counterarguments: Thorough reading reveals what the opposing side will likely argue.

Judges can accept other responses 

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What fallacy misrepresents an opponent's argument?

What is Straw Man?

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What does PM mean in Debate?

What is Prime Minister?

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Why is brainstorming arguments important?





Brainstorming arguments is essential because it prevents writer's block, structures your reasoning, and uncovers the most compelling evidence before you begin writing or debating. Judges can also accept other responses.

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Why should debaters check multiple sources?

  • Peer-Reviewed Journals
  • Government Reports
  • Think Tanks
  • Respected News Outlets
  • Legal Databases

Judges can accept other responses 

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What fallacy forces only two choices?

What is False Dilemma?

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What does POO stand for?

What is Point of Order?

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What's the value of anticipating counterarguments?

Anticipating counterarguments is a powerful strategy that bulletproofs your logic and demonstrates intellectual honest. It also builds your credibility by showing you have thoroughly researched the issue, ultimately making your primary argument much harder to dispute. Judges can accept other response.

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What debate style uses a Prime Minister and Opposition Leader?

What is Parliamentary debate?

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What's the danger of relying only on biased sources?

  • Destroys Credibility: Opponents will easily expose and discredit heavily one-sided data.
  • Skews Reality: Relying on biased data leaves you unprepared for objective counter-evidence.
  • Weakens Cases: Arguments built on warped facts collapse under basic cross-examination.

Judges can accept other responses

300

What fallacy assumes one step leads to disaster?

What is Slippery Slope?

400

Which acronym refers to a short interjection during speeches?

What is POI?

400

What's the role of teamwork in debate prep?

Teamwork in debate prep is the foundation of a cohesive, strategic, and winning case. It ensures comprehensive research, allows partners to anticipate counterarguments from multiple angles, and builds the mutual trust required for seamless in-round coordination. Judges can accept other responses

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What's the difference between Parliamentary and Policy debate?

  • Parliamentary uses government roles, logic-based arguments, and minimal outside research.
  • Policy focuses on deep evidence, specific plan implementations, and highly technical arguments.

Judges can accept other responses

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Why should debaters check multiple sources?

  • Cross-Verifies Facts: Confirming data across outlets ensures the information is accurate.
  • Eliminates Bias: Reading diverse viewpoints reveals nuance and blind spots in a single source.
  • Uncovers Nuance: Different experts highlight different angles of the same complex issue.

Judges can accept other responses

400

What fallacy repeats the conclusion as proof?

What is Circular Reasoning?

500

Which acronym is used when a debater claims rules were broken?

What is POO?

500

Why is time management crucial during prep?

Time management is crucial during preparation because it prevents last-minute cramming, reduces stress and it ensures you thoroughly cover all essential topics rather than scrambling, allowing you to walk into competitions or tasks with confidence and clarity. Judges can accept other responses

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Which debate style focuses on persuasive speaking over evidence?

What is World Schools and Parliamentary style?

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How does research strengthen rebuttals?

  • Exposes Falsehoods: Hard data allows you to definitively disprove an opponent's factual errors.
  • Contextualizes Claims: Research lets you show how an opponent's statistics are manipulated or outdated.
  • Outweights Arguments: Knowing the deep data helps you prove your impacts are larger and more certain.
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What fallacy distracts with unrelated information?

What is Red Herring?

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