Opening the debate: Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to this debate. The motion for debate today is: … defining the motion: Now we as today’s proposition/opposition strongly believe that this is true/not true.

Here’s a look at ten debate techniques that will come in handy the next time you need to hash things out.

• Prepare. Mental rehearsal and visualization can calm your nerves and boost performance.
• Don’t drift.
• Listen.
• Speak clearly.
• Be confident.
• Use non-verbal cues.
• Be relatable.
• Prove your position.

The five steps are as follows:

1. Introduction. Express your message and why it’s important to your audience, as well as yourself.
2. Statement of fact. Break down the general thesis of your argument into smaller parts.
3. Confirmation, or proof.
4. Refutation.
5. Conclusion.

How To Be A Good Debater

1. Keep Calm. This is the golden rule of debating.
2. Act Confident. This point applies not just to debating but also to life.
3. Maintain Proper Body Language.
4. Know The Form Of The Debate.
5. Use Of Debate Jargons.
6. Work On Emotions.
7. Speak Loud And Clear.
8. Keep The Topic On Track.

• Do’s & Don’ts of a Group Discussion.
• 1) Dress Formally.
• 2) Don’t Rush Into It.
• 3) Keep Eye Contact While Speaking.
• 4) Allow Others to Speak.
• 5) Don’t be Aggressive.
• 6) Maintain Positive Attitude.
• 7) Speak Sensibly.

In general, the benefits of debate include: Gaining broad, multi-faceted knowledge cutting across several disciplines outside the learner’s normal academic subjects. Increasing learners’ confidence, poise, and self-esteem. Providing an engaging, active, learner-centered activity.

Disadvantages are first presented in the 1NC as off-case positions. The basic shell should contain the link, internal link, impact, and uniqueness arguments. Sometimes debaters will forget to demonstrate support for one of the parts. It is the job of the affirmative team to point this out.

A2A: Yes, high school debate helps in college admissions. State and national award winners have a 22% to 30% higher acceptance rate at top-tier colleges and being captain of the debate team “improved an applicant’s chances by more than 60% compared to the rest of the pool.”

Yes, College Admissions Officers Do Look at Applicants’ Social Media, Survey Finds. Guidance counselors often warn their students that college admissions officers may be taking a peek at their social media accounts. And a new survey confirms their cautions.

But how much do colleges look at freshman year? Colleges closely evaluate freshman year grades and activities, but not in the ways you might think. Many universities follow a “holistic admissions” process, which means they’re not simply looking at grades or your child’s ACT or SAT scores.

7 Tips for Creating a Stand Out College Application

1. Know Your Assets. You have to aware of how to present yourself to college admissions officers best.
2. Get Involved. Get involved in a range of activities throughout high school.
3. Build Relationships.
4. Find Your Best-Fit Colleges.
5. Write Your Best College Essay.
6. Apply Early.
7. Say Thank You.

Academics

• Grade Point Average (GPA) The most important step you can take to make yourself a competitive candidate is, of course, to work hard in school.
• Test Scores. For schools that consider standardized test scores, those typically rank second in importance.
• Clubs.
• Sports.
• Community Service.
• Jobs/Internships.

Takeaways: What Looks Good on a College Application

• Good grades and a challenging course load.
• Strong test scores.
• Honest, specific, and eloquent essays.
• A spike in your extracurricular activities.
• Compelling letters of recommendation.
• Volunteer experience with clear impact on the groups or places you’ve helped.

At most high schools, this means that the highest GPA you can get is a 5.0. A 4.5 GPA indicates that you’re in very good shape for college. You’re most likely in high level classes earning As and high Bs. 99.68% of schools have an average GPA below a 4.5.

Most educational institutions calculate GPA on a 0.0-4.0 scale. Each of your letter grades (or percentage grades, depending on your school) receives a numeric equivalent….What Is GPA and How Is It Calculated?