I think that the debates in 6E and 6F went very well today. The debaters were generally well prepared and had a lot to say. However, sometimes the focus of the argument wasn't clear because they got distracted or tried to cover too many points broadly rather than fewer points more deeply.
I think that it's important for each person on the team to focus on just one (or maximum two, but with three on a team, one should be enough) important point that you want to explain and support with evidence. You should use as much evidence as you can to back up your point. That evidence can be based on studies (and you have a number of them to quote at your disposal) but it can also be based on logical reasoning (for example, adolescent boys and girls can be a distraction to each other in class because they're focusing on each other rather than on their studies, which is why they're supposed to be in school).
I think if you concentrate on developing your one issue, your focus will be clear and it will be easier for both the debaters and the judges to follow the debate.
Think of the debate as an essay. The topic and the argument (thesis) is stated by me in my introduction. You guys are the body paragraphs. Each paragraph must do its job to support that thesis. Then each paragraph has the opportunity to challenge/refute opposing points of view. Finally, you have the conclusion, which is your concluding statement in the debate.That's a summary of your points in support of your issue.
If you'd like to add to what I've written, please comment.
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