raw material which you use to

construct your arguments - the

facts or evidence upon which
your case is based
includes such things as quotes,
statistics, facts and evidence that
you may be able to put forward to
prove or further your own team
case
Make sure you have enough
arguments.
.
Use "real arguments"

Don't use statistics or
other people's opinions


Use plausible arguments.
Order your arguments.
Structure your speech into
paragraphs.
Be aware of the world
around you.

Read your notes.
1. Relevance! Make sure
that you link each
argument to the topic.
2. Check your resources
and sources of
information.
3. Put yourself in the shoes of
your opponents and try to think
about what arguments they will
make. How will you respond to
their main arguments?
4. Ask your teachers, parents
and friends for ideas if you get
stuck.

5. Make sure each point is
backed up by a relevant
example!
The formula is ARGUMENT +
EVIDENCE = PROOF.