Survive the strongest case.
Steelman. Defend. Face the counterexample.
Steelman, defend, face counterexamples, and survive sustained questioning.
1
State the claim
One clear thesis; define vague terms first. (C8)
2
Steelman the other side
Build the strongest opposing view before attacking a straw man. (C5)
3
Defend under fire
Sustain questioning from a skeptical expert. (C6)
4
Invite attack
Devil's advocate without polite softening. (C4)
Prompt · Thesis defence
My thesis: [CLAIM]. My reasons: [ ]. Play a skeptical examiner. Ask one question at a time. Do not steelman for me; force me to. When I use a vague term, stop me. When I overgeneralise, give a counterexample. Do not declare me "correct"; say what still needs defending.