About the platform

This platform is designed to make structured debate practice easier. It scores arguments in a consistent way and gives clear feedback so people can focus on improving how they explain and defend their ideas.

Our mission

The goal is to make debate practice easy to access and simple to understand. Scores and feedback are presented in a straightforward way so people can see what is working and what is not in their arguments.

Measured

Arguments are reviewed against clear criteria

Accessible

Works in the browser on common devices

Practice-focused

Built around steady improvement through use

How it works

What the system does

The system checks arguments against a small set of scoring categories, records results, and shows progress over time. It is meant to support practice, not replace human judgement.

1. Create or Join

Start a new debate on any topic or join an existing one. Choose between public debates or private sessions with friends.

2. Argue & Analyze

Submit your arguments and see scores for clarity, logic, vocabulary, and tone as you go.

3. Learn & Improve

Review feedback, compare scores across debates, and track how your results change over time.

Debate Guidelines

Rules for fair and productive debates

Follow these guidelines to ensure respectful, engaging, and high-quality debates that everyone can learn from.

Do's
  • Stay on topic and address the debate question directly
  • Provide evidence and logical reasoning for your arguments
  • Respect opposing viewpoints and respond constructively
  • Use clear, professional language and proper grammar
  • Engage with counterarguments and acknowledge valid points
Don'ts
  • Use personal attacks or offensive language
  • Go off-topic or introduce irrelevant information
  • Submit plagiarized content or false information
  • Ignore opposing arguments or be dismissive
  • Spam short, low-effort arguments for quantity
Scoring System

Understanding your argument scores

Arguments are checked across several dimensions so scoring stays consistent from one debate to the next.

Clarity

How clear and understandable your argument is

25%
Logic

Logical reasoning and evidence quality

30%
Vocabulary

Richness and appropriateness of language

20%
Sentiment

Professional tone and respectful discourse

25%
Score Interpretation
0-40
Needs Improvement
40-60
Good Effort
60-80
Strong Argument
80-100
Exceptional

Our values

The principles that guide how the platform is built and improved over time.

Clarity

The interface and feedback are kept simple so people can understand what scores mean without extra explanation.

Accessibility

Quality debate education should be available to everyone, regardless of location, background, or financial circumstances.

Community

We foster a supportive environment where debaters can learn from each other and grow together through respectful discourse.

Consistency

Scoring rules stay stable so people can compare different debates and see genuine change in their results.

Care

Changes are made carefully so existing users are not surprised by sudden shifts in behaviour or layout.

Respect

The system is designed to support calm, structured discussion, even when topics are difficult.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions

Find answers to common questions about using DebAI and improving your debate skills.

Our vision

The aim is for more people to feel comfortable taking part in structured discussion. By making practice simple, the hope is that good habits in listening and explaining carry over into other settings.