Signposting

  • Date 2022-07-25

General Definition: The use of numbers and letters to organize arguments in the debate. During refutation, signposting also includes referencing your opponent’s arguments before addressing them (e.g. “My opponent’s first argument is _______, but we disagree for three reasons.”)

  • Public Forum: see general definition.
  • World Schools Debate: see general definition.
  • British Parliamentary: see general definition.
  • Canadian National Debate Format: see general definition.