<p> Debate Critique Evaluators’ Names:______</p><p>NOTE: be sure to identify the claim that is implicit Opponents’ First speaker’s name: Second speaker’s name Names (opponent)</p><p>Thesis</p><p>Claim #1</p><p>Evidence #1</p><p>(or Reasoning)</p><p>Claim #2</p><p>Evidence #2</p><p>(or Reasoning)</p><p>Claim #3 </p><p>Evidence #3</p><p>(or Reasoning)</p><p>Strengths of Argument Weaknesses of Argument</p><p>First speaker Decision was based on: won / lost argument (Circle one)</p><p>**REMINDERS ABOUT WHAT MAKES AN ARGUMENT EFFECTIVE**</p><p>Criteria for an Effective Argument</p><p>1. Does the argument have a thesis? (Implicit or Explicit)</p><p>2. Does the argument have claims? (Implicit or Explicit?)</p><p>3. Is there sufficient and relevant evidence?</p><p>4. Is the type of evidence varied?</p><p>5. Is the argument logical?</p><p>6. Is the article written appropriately for intended the audience?</p><p>7. Are there credible sources cited?</p><p>8. Is the speaker’s tone appropriate?</p>