1. Opening Statements (with at least 3 arguments)
YES/PRO 3 min NO/CON 3 min
2. Rebuttal - teams argue against each others' arguments (1 round of 4/5 min)
3. Clarification / Questions from the audience (5 min)
4. [Conference of teams] 5 min
5. Closing Statements YES/PRO 3min NO/CON 3 min
Debate Preparation:
1. Obtain information from reputable sources.
2. Provide at least two substantiated pieces of evidence (examples).
3. Prepare a quality open statement that shall be publicized to the opposing team (previously, through email) and to classmates (afterwards, via blog)
4. Reflect clearly on the ethical theory/theories and principles involved with the issue.
5. Present your information effectively and convincingly (you may use props or audio-visual material, but you cannot exceed the allotted time)
6. In addition to preparing arguments for their position, each team should anticipate their opponents’ arguments and identify possible flaws or weaknesses in those arguments
Debate Rules:
You must raise your hand if it's not your time to speak.
Teams lose 1 point for each interruption.
Teams lose 1 point for whispering while another speaker is talking.
Debate evaluation:
- by peers (classmates) who fill a handout with pre-set parameters
- by teacher, whose evaluation includes feedback from colleagues and appreciation of written post on the blog.
