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Frequently Asked Questions

• Why do we have debates on Debating Matters?

  We want to encourage people to have Debating Matters-style debates, but to do so online. The Debating Matters format has been used for years to encourage young people to take ideas and argument seriously. To date, the competition has taken place all across the world – but always in person.

• How to make debates smoother on the Internet?

  To make things smoother online strongly recommend that people wait to be invited to speak by the chair and avoid interrupting. You can either wave or use the messaging / raise hand functions in your program to ask to speak.

• How many people are involved in a debate?

  The affirmative and opposing teams usually consist of three members each, while the judging may be done by the teacher, a small group of students, or the class as a whole. In addition to the three specific groups, there may an audience made up of class members not involved in the formal debate.

• What should I do to prepare for a debate?

  • Organize the teams. • Establish the rules of the debate, including timelines. • Research the topic and prepare logical arguments. • Gather supporting evidence and examples for position taken. • Anticipate counter arguments and prepare rebuttals.