Unit 5 · Lesson 3• 26 min
Refutation & Adaptation 3
Today's lesson
Refutation&Adaptation3
Because Parli judges range from lay parents to…
Quick Check
1. Which of the following is safest to use as unsupported common knowledge in a Parli round?
2. How should a debater adjust their argument style for a lay judge versus an experienced flow judge?
3. True or False?
"It's safe to cite an exact statistic in a Parli round as long as you say it confidently."
4. Why do advanced debaters use hedged language like 'most economists broadly agree' rather than precise invented statistics?
Answer all 4 questions to check.
A challenge round will appear here shortly.
Takeaway
Lean on broad, verifiable common knowledge and general trends, not fabricated-sounding precise statistics, and always calibrate…