Debate Critique

Debate Critique Evaluators’ Names:______

NOTE: be sure to identify the claim that is implicit Opponents’ First speaker’s name: Second speaker’s name Names (opponent)

Thesis

Claim #1

Evidence #1

(or Reasoning)

Claim #2

Evidence #2

(or Reasoning)

Claim #3

Evidence #3

(or Reasoning)

Strengths of Argument Weaknesses of Argument

First speaker Decision was based on: won / lost argument (Circle one)

**REMINDERS ABOUT WHAT MAKES AN ARGUMENT EFFECTIVE**

Criteria for an Effective Argument

1. Does the argument have a thesis? (Implicit or Explicit)

2. Does the argument have claims? (Implicit or Explicit?)

3. Is there sufficient and relevant evidence?

4. Is the type of evidence varied?

5. Is the argument logical?

6. Is the article written appropriately for intended the audience?

7. Are there credible sources cited?

8. Is the speaker’s tone appropriate?