Inter-Class Debating Champion

This is an exclusive badge that can only be awarded to the student who is selected as the top debater in an inter-class championship with an initial field of over 100 students in your year group.

Preparation:

• Your preparation of information and analysis covered most major issues for the given topic

Organisation and Presentation:

• There was a logical flow in the presentation of arguments
• Your information was organised in a coherent manner
• Your presentation contained key points that further your over-all team line
• Your presentation employed a range of effective persuasive techniques
• You spoke with clarity and precision
• Your body, voice and facial expressions were used to further strengthen your arguments or undermine others (for example, a sarcastic, skeptical or imperious expression)

Use of Arguments:

• Your debate speech presented your arguments clearly
• Your arguments strengthened your team’s line

Rebuttal (where appropriate)

• You offered a clear defense against challenges to your team’s argument from the opposite side;
• You were able to identify any weakness of the opposite side’s argument