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• to demand the same sort of proof for the statements of others.
• to present ideas in a clear and effective manner, and in a way, which wins others to your way of thinking.
in front of other people.
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Refute arguments
• Refutation is the process of proving that an argument or a series of arguments, or the conclusions drawn from that argument or arguments, is false, erroneous, or at least doubtful. In a debate, effective refutations are key to success. Refutation should be handled systematically.
• to think under pressure, to “use his head” in a time of need, to make decisions quickly and accurately.
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How to Construct
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Effective Arguments
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Language
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To be a good debater, you need…
• the confidence to speak in public. • the ability to present an argument persuasively. • the vision to understand that there are two sides to