Dear Potential Debater,,

Here are the example of phrases that we can use.. Some of them i got from my teachers who also a great debater

Ways to open a debate

§  As the proposition, we would like to begin with defining the following….

§  To set the framework for our motion, we believe it is necessary to propose the following definitions….

§  We would like to introduce our stand by giving the following definitions. …

§  The main argument focuses on….

Let me deliver you 3 major point of rebuttal regarding what had been state from negative side of the house

How to convince in a debate

§  The opposition have tried to make some good points, however, they forgot to think about some very important issues, namely….

§  We hear what the opposition are saying but we do not agree. We will prove to you…

§  The proposition unfortunately failed to reveal the truth of the matter,….

§  The arguments presented by the proposition are by no means sufficient enough to back up the claim that….

Possible conclusions

§  This motion must fall because….

§  To sum up, our motion must stand, simply because during the debate we have shown….

§  This debate has made obvious that the opposition’s motion cannot stand since…..

§  To draw a line under this debate, …

Modes of Address

All references to other speakers should be in the third person, e.g. Points of Information should begin with a phrase such as:

§  Is the Speaker aware that...

§  Does the Speaker (not) agree that...?