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A BRIEF INTRODUCTION FOR BEGINNERS

DEBATING

Planning Your

argument Notes Timing What you say

PREPARING YOUR ARGUMENTS

Keep up with newspapers, magazines and books Record material, ideas and keep notes Observe and assess other speakers Evaluate your material Talk to other people

PLANNING

Explore your topic, discuss it with friends, look through books, etc. to help you support your argument.

YOUR ARGUMENT

Notes are a little reminder of what you want to say

NOTES

If your speech is too short, expand on some material

TIMING

Think of your opening End on a positive note firmly expounding your view

WHAT YOU SAY

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