Debates are used in job interviews, schools, and universities to judge the participants' critical thinking and reasoning skills and their ability to present an argument well. It assesses how you think, your political leanings, how passionately yet calmy and articulately you can present yourself a way of thinking, your point of view, and their political leaning. The arguments put forward in support of the case can make or break the interview or discussion.
A debate is a battlefield of two opposing ideas. People from the opposing sides discuss topics together to find out the ideologies of either side. In most cases, the debate ends with both parties' agreement instead of just one party winning an argument. Although- even reaching a contract is a challenging task. The person must possess incredible convincing skills to even come to the point where the other party would agree to their terms. A debate is not merely just a debate- it is often like a game of chess. One has to be very careful picking their arguments to support their point of view, or else, the power goes to the opposing side.
How can you choose an excellent debate topic?
Great topics are an essential part of building an exciting and informative debate, so it is crucial to research well to decide on a debate topic. Whether you are in school or university, it is vital to choose from controversial issues. Controversial issues make up for an exciting debate as both the parties and the audience see the different ideologies both the opponents possess.
The debate topic is a necessary term, and students should choose topics from an area that already interests them. Picking up a challenging topic would only result in your downfall. For example, middle school debates do not have to be too political, as politics might be too complicated and tangled for the kids to understand entirely. They could choose from the topics like "should uniform be compulsory in schools?" or "should cell phones be allowed in school?".
Finally, when you choose a topic, consider how happy you are with the issue? Does it excite you and make you want to spend more time researching about it? Great debate topics, most of the time, bring out the best in us.
How should you behave during a debate?
No matter how excited or confident we feel, there are certain etiquettes that everyone must follow when participating in a debate. Here are some standard guidelines on this.
Maintain the right posture.
Be clear and loud.
Maintain eye contact
Be calm
Concentrate on what you have to say
Listen actively and be polite.
What to do while you are preparing for the debate
If there is no lack of time- make sure that the topic you chose is well researched. There should be a central argument (your topic) and multiple subtopics to defend your primary argument. Preparing for a debate is just like preparing a research paper.
You must ensure that you understand your selected topic. Your understanding of the topic will help your audience grasp the topic more easily and clearly. To be genuinely well-prepared for your debate, think of counter-arguments to the ideas you presented and arm yourself with answers to those arguments backed up by research.
While on the topic of presenting ideas backed up by research, make sure you credit your arguments, especially if you present data. If you miss out on this, the opponent can easily question the credibility of the facts or figures you presented.
Try to make your introduction statement exciting and engaging. This will capture the audiences' attention. Emotional content in your debate holds more attention. A passionate, well-researched, and well-organized argument makes the audience feel connected.
Prepare an overview, including an introduction, your main arguments, and counter-arguments. Don't hesitate to ask your friends and family for inputs or constructive criticism. They may be able to provide you with more counter-arguments that you hadn't thought of before, help you identify points that the opponent might raise so that you are prepared for them, or even help you refine your current arguments. It would be best if you always asked for feedback while preparing for a debate. Ensure that your debate sounds convincing and work on areas that may need improvement to make your points stronger.
Finally, format your work to the best of your knowledge, using grammar checkers like Grammarly or ginger. Incorrect grammar puts people off, and you can't go wrong if your work is well-formatted.
Here is a list of debate topics:
1: Society
2: Family
3: History
4: Law
5: Ethics
6: Sports
7: Art
8: Politics
9: Education
10: Health
Society
Does contemporary policing of marginalized communities contribute to the criminalization of youth?
Should the death penalty be abolished?
Is it ethical to deny women the right to abortion?
Will electronic databases fully substitute standard libraries?
Is cloning ethically acceptable?
Is the legalization of marijuana a good idea?
Should euthanasia be legalized?
Should minimum wages be increased?
Should drug addicts be helped or punished for their addiction?
Is patriotism a deterrent to globalization, or does it aid globalization?
Should abortion be legal?
Is diversity good or bad?
Are the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community real or not?
Should the temple play a part in law-making activities?
Is the death penalty necessary?
Family
Does contemporary policing of marginalized communities contribute to the criminalization of youth?
Should the death penalty be abolished?
Is it ethical to deny women the right to abortion?
Will electronic databases fully substitute standard libraries?
Is cloning ethically acceptable?
Is the legalization of marijuana a good idea?
Should euthanasia be legalized?
Should minimum wages be increased?
Should drug addicts be helped or punished for their addiction?
Is patriotism a deterrent to globalization, or does it aid globalization?
Should parents of same-sex be allowed to adopt kids?
Is it okay to physically discipline your child?
Do children thrive with a single parent or two parents?
Do people from LGBTQ+ communities make better parents or no?
History
Does contemporary policing of marginalized communities contribute to the criminalization of youth?
Should the death penalty be abolished?
Is it ethical to deny women the right to abortion?
Will electronic databases fully substitute standard libraries?
Is cloning ethically acceptable?
Is the legalization of marijuana a good idea?
Should euthanasia be legalized?
Should minimum wages be increased?
Should drug addicts be helped or punished for their addiction?
Is patriotism a deterrent to globalization, or does it aid globalization?
Some of the significant events in this area were law, constitutions, understanding and building capitalism, separation of kingdoms or powerful states.
Some of the questions that can be raised for the debate are:
Was colonialism necessary for the development of countries?
Were Adolf Hitler's actions justified?
Do you believe that the United States of America was right in expelling Native Americans from their land?
What impacts are on the world today with the Mexico-US war? How did it start?
Law
Is a non-vegan diet animal abuse?
Should scientists be punished for non-ethical experimental practices?
Should judges base their rulings on the evidence even if they are fake?
Should Supreme Court judges be appointed for life?
Should abortion be made a punishable offense?
Should juries be more diverse?
Is it a violation of human rights to torture criminals?
Is it okay to keep prisoners in jails for marijuana trafficking even after being declared legal in some states?
Ethics
Here are a few questions that can be asked about this topic.
Do you believe that the priest and psychologist have the right to remain silent even in front of the police?
Should someone be allowed to use a gun to defend themselves?
Is it morally okay to tell half-lies instead of telling the entire truth, even if it is more painful to take?
Should reservations exist based on caste, race?
Education
1. Education for the differently-abled
2. Education for Special needs children
3. Importance of Adult schooling
4. Night school
5. Impact of Education on Economy
6. Education as a right
7. Educating the female child
8. Importance of regularly updating the curriculum
9. Should children be allowed to pick their courses?
10. Teacher-student interactions
11. Should teachers be paid more
12. Do test scores determine a student's intelligence.
13. Is our education practical?
14. Should children with special needs have a particular school, or should they be taught in regular schools?
15. Should teachers be friends with their students?
16. Is traditional education better or not?
17. Can parents help in making the class better?
Health
Are you justifying the legalization of recreational marijuana from the perspective of modern healthcare: yes or no?
Is mandatory vaccination a means of ensuring the proper health of the population?
Alternative medicine and its impact on the healthcare future.
Does technology promote human health?
Modern healthcare and antibiotics.
Is drug legalization sound from the perspective of healthcare?
Does globalization promote universal healthcare?
Should healthcare services for all citizens be fully funded by governments?
Healthcare and politics: should one field be utterly autonomous from another?
Can competition improve healthcare services qualities?
Should people be provided with free healthcare?
Should abortions be free of cost?
Should sanitary napkins, cups, tampons be made free for people who menstruate?
Is addiction to any substance a disease?
SPORTS
1. Sports for All Ages
2. Worst Sporting Trades through History
3. Dangers of Gymnastics
4. Drug Abuse in the Sports Industry
5. Trans people in Sports
6. Most Popular Sports in the World
7. Why are Sports Engaging to watch
8. Community spirit in Sports
9. Gladiator Fighting as a sport
10. Why are Bull-runs illegal?
ARTS/ CULTURE
Influence of popular art on culture
Japanese Calligraphic styles and materials
Henna patterns across the Middle East, India, and Africa
Fashion mad textile in Asian Tribes.
Bollywood and the Hindi film industry.
How did scientific discoveries of the age influence Greek architecture?
The Great Wall of China
Women and politics: Starting from Ancient Rome to today.
The most significant piece of art of the 20th century
Graffiti art or vandalism?
The art of Photography
How did Paris become the center of art?
Significance of art in our lives
Rise and decline in the popularity of the television
This is just a shortlist, and you can debate on many more topics. Pick a topic that excites you, and you are comfortable with, and you should be good to go. I hope this list helped you get a few ideas.
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