Need some help from you experienced debaters here - Please?

[GinghamRibbon]

I have managed to get on a fast track 'GCSE' in English (it was full but loads dropped out) and I haven't studied for about....um.....lots of years. I really want to do this to help my children. One of the first things I have to do is attend a debate on the 'Credit crunch - Is it making people live within their means?

I have not debated for years and I have put myself on the 'for' team.

Help please. I wouldn't normally ask but it really has been years since I debated. I already have an 'o' level B in English.

What do you need Ginger? Facts and figures or debating techniques?

There are some v v v sharp people on here who've seriously debated the credit crunch.. you could archive for some comments?

You need 3 or 4 sets of facts that support your opinion and also to anticipate your opponent's argument so that you can put this down in your speech.

Thank you tons am starting to remember now.