To have debate, an opinion must be clearly and concisely stated, supported by reasoning and evidence, and defending against the conflicting views of others. Interscholastic debate is one such method of critical thinking. It is a formal process by which opinions are advanced, contested, and disputed. It has a set of rules and practices for the presentation and resolution of arguments. Different subjects for debate.
Policy debate has a single, annual resolution.
Although debate will focus discussion on the particulars of the topic, it is also possible to discuss issues that range near and far from the formal topic. Different experiences for the expression of ideas. Interscholastic competitions are held locally, regionally, and nationally. Several dozen to many hundreds of student-competitors attend tournaments sponsored by colleges and colleges throughout the nation. Debaters typically participate in a minimum of six or eight debates at each tournament.