Why You Should Join Debate!

Why The Game is Great

There are several reasons why debate is a phenomenal activity. It will:

• • Improve your ability to research, organize information, and make a persuasive argument

  • Expand your knowledge of academic areas including foreign and domestic policy, international relations, and critical theory

  • Introduce you to a community of students and new friends across the country

  • Provide a powerful resume builder that will differentiate you from other students applying to selective colleges

Most importantly, debate is an addictively fun game. Like in Chess, each argument has to be placed strategically. Debaters have to think several moves ahead and predict what arguments their opponents will make in response. Once you play the game, you will be hooked.

Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially increase its non-military exploration and/or development of the Earth’s oceans.

During a round, teams from two different schools present oral arguments in an effort to convince a judge that their position is superior to their opponent's. Team's prepare arguments and strategies during the school week, and execute their arguments at local, regional, and national tournaments on the weekend.