Novice Track

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What Will You Learn?

  • Weekly live sessions
  • Debate basics: Format, rules, speaker roles
  • Flowing (note-taking) strategies
  • Constructing arguments
  • Introduction to evidence and sources
  • Practice activities with personalized feedback
  • Saturday office hours

Course Content

Week 1: Introduction to Public Forum Debate

  • What is PF debate?
  • Speaking with confidence – in just 2 minutes!
  • Key terms and concepts in Public Forum Debate
  • Keeping up with arguments: Flowing basics
  • Practice Activity

Week 2: Building and Tracking Arguments

Week 3: A Well-Rounded Skillset

Week 4: Putting It All Together

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