Because the goal of parliamentary debate is to win the hearts and minds of the judge and audience, the language employed is accessible to the student unfamiliar with forensics competition. Uncommon terminology and specialized jargon are frowned upon and almost nonexistent. Therefore, newcomers observing rounds are less intimidated by the prospect of participation in the event. Administrators like parliamentary debate. Because it is so accessible to the layperson, those with the power of the purse needn't require lengthy explanations regarding the benefits of student and institutional participation in the activity.
Parliamentary debate is faculty and community friendly.
Debate rounds serve as a wonderful public relations vehicle for forensics. Public debates in front of students, faculty, and community members require little explanation and result in increased support and respect for participants. Parliamentary debate is an impetus to awareness of current events. Since resolutions change every round, students are compelled to keep current. Similar to extemporaneous speaking, students wishing to succeed in parliamentary debate would do well to read newspapers and magazines throughout the season.