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Preparing a Debate Argument

Prepare your side of the debate by using a mind map. Map out all of your thoughts and counter arguments to see the full picture. Use this template as a guide to be prepared and organised.

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1. Preparing a Debate Argument
 
 1.1. Introduction
 
    1.1.1. Opening Line
 
        1.1.1.1. Catch people’s attention
 
    1.1.2. Introduce what you will prove
 
    1.1.3. If you have team-mates what will they say
 
    1.1.4. Summarise
 
        1.1.4.1. Who
 
        1.1.4.2. What
 
        1.1.4.3. Where
 
        1.1.4.4. When
 
        1.1.4.5. Why
 
        1.1.4.6. How
 
 1.2. For
 
    1.2.1. Themes
 
    1.2.2. Why
 
    1.2.3. Supporting Information
 
 1.3. Against
 
    1.3.1. Themes
 
    1.3.2. Why
 
    1.3.3. Supporting Information
 
 1.4. Conclusion
 
    1.4.1. Summarise Evidence
 
    1.4.2. Answer the Question
 
 1.5. Opposition
 
    1.5.1. Likely Arguments
 
    1.5.2. Consider how to refute them
 
 1.6. Questions
 
 1.7. Notes