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Both debaters and parents will be learning a new language.  Below are definitions of some of the terminology you will need to know.

Adjudicator - An adjudicator is someone who acts as a judge and judges the debaters based on the following:
The Argument
Content
Fluency
Rebuttal
Humour
Style and presentation
Points of information
Teamwork
Individual speakers
Order of speaking

First Speaker - It is their job to speak first and define the topic of the debate and link it to the motion.

Points of Information - They are a vital part of any debate and it keeps the adjudicators aware of your presence, ideas and argument.  They can also be used as a weapon to undermine or even destroy an opponent's speech.

Opposition Leader - It is their role to set out the opposition to the proposition's case.  It is their duty to decide if the case is debatable and submit an alternative definition.

Timekeepers - Their job is to keep an eye on the time and inform each speaker how much time has passed and how much time they have left to wrap up their speech.

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