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    Resources and Materials for Young People

    Resources and Materials for Young People

    Research and preparation are important parts of debating. On this page, you will find information, resources and videos for young people to help you to research, understand the stages of the programme and to get the most from participating in the Concern Debates!

     

    Just joined the Concern Debates team and not sure what to expect? Check out our final from 2023 and an online training video for the 2023-2024 competition.

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    Resources and Materials

    Find information below about how to structure a speech, tips on what adjudicators are looking for and some ideas to help you and your teammates prepare!

    We would strongly encourage you look at the materials below as it will help you to develop as a debater! 

    You can also find information about the Sustainable Development Goals which link to your debate topics, as well as information about our country programmes! 

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    Preparing for your debate Student Tips.pdf
    (PDF, 180 kB)
    Published: 7 February 2022
    Refutation and Rebuttal Student.pdf
    (PDF, 235 kB)
    Published: 7 February 2022
    Timekeepers Role.pdf
    (PDF, 158 kB)
    Published: 7 February 2022
    How To Structure Your Speech.pdf
    (PDF, 181 kB)
    Published: 7 February 2022
    Concern Debates - Glossary.pdf
    (PDF, 2 MB)
    Published: 7 February 2022
    Chairpersons Sample Speech.pdf
    (PDF, 320 kB)
    Published: 7 February 2022
    Timekeepers Sheet.pdf
    (PDF, 750 kB)
    Published: 7 February 2022
    Marking sheet.pdf
    (PDF, 244 kB)
    Published: 7 February 2022

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