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The document outlines the guidelines for a debate activity. It provides: 1) An overview of the learning objectives which are to debate opposing positions using facts, anticipate counterarguments, and persuade an audience. 2) Instructions for an individual debate preparation assignment requiring arguments for and against the topic along with an anticipated counterargument. 3) A description of the debate format which will have opening and closing statements from both sides along with rebuttals and a question period. 4) An audience participation form for evaluating the winning team.

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Debate Assignment Details

The document outlines the guidelines for a debate activity. It provides: 1) An overview of the learning objectives which are to debate opposing positions using facts, anticipate counterarguments, and persuade an audience. 2) Instructions for an individual debate preparation assignment requiring arguments for and against the topic along with an anticipated counterargument. 3) A description of the debate format which will have opening and closing statements from both sides along with rebuttals and a question period. 4) An audience participation form for evaluating the winning team.

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SRM 5003 ~ Facility Management Debate(s)

Learning Objectives:

Students will be debating positions in opposition to their personal beliefs. Supporting


positions with facts, even if it is not their personal belief, is a skill. Students should learn
how to best defend a fact with supporting material.
Everyone has a role even if they are not one of the people presenting information. This
activity will require 100% participation.
Should must anticipate the counter arguments by the opposition. Learning how to respond
to an opposing point of view will be imperative if you wish to win this debate.
Selling your ideas to an audience. Persuading an audience to consider the point of view
that you are presenting.

Debate Preparation
This individual assignment is to be handed in prior to your schedules debate day.
Components of Individual Preparation Assignment ~ 30 marks

Individual submissions must be professional in appearance and include your own


researched material. Be sure to include a Title Page which clearly states your debate
position (For or Against) on your assigned debate topic.
o 5 marks

Grammar/Spelling
o 5 marks

Four Arguments Supporting or Opposing (depending which debate team you are on)
o 16 marks
o Bulleted format is expected HOWEVER detail is required with personal rationale
o Your Argument IN YOUR OWN WORDS (2 marks each 8 marks total)
o Supporting documentation or examples found in your research for each of the
arguments. Documentation must be included and dont ignore APA standards when
referencing (2 marks each 8 marks total)

One anticipated counter argument by the opposition


o 4 marks total
o State one counter argument that the opposing team will likely use. (2 marks)
o How you will rebut the statement? Supporting documentation/references are required.
(2 Marks)

Total marks 30 marks (See template used for marking)

SRM 5023 ~ Debate Research


Weight

10% of final
Total
Marks

Professional Presentation
Title Page with Position Stated
Bulleted Organization
Spelling & Grammar
Spelling
Grammar
Argument One
Argument in own words
Support & Reference
Argument Two
Argument in own words
Support and Reference
Argument Three
Argument in own words
Support & Reference
Argument Four
Argument in own words
Support and Reference
Counter Argument
Counter Argument
Rebuttal

2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
30

Debate Day
5% of the final grade will be determined by the audience and based on the attached rubric.
Debate Format
1.

The side that agrees with the statement will present first. 1-2 team members, selected by
the group, will present their information. They will have 7 minutes of uninterrupted time
to present their position. The opposition will be taking notes in order to form a rebuttal.
Be sure to use the entire allotted time as marks will be deducted if you fail to do so.

2.

The side that opposes the statement will present second. 1-2 team members, selected by
the group, will present their information. They will have 7 minutes of uninterrupted time
to present their position. The opposition will be taking notes to form a rebuttal.

3.

The audience will be evaluating opening arguments. Marks will be given for well thought
out questions. Be prepared in advance of debate day with your questions, as well, be
prepared to form questions the day of when the material is presented to you.

4.

Debating teams will be given 10 minutes to form and prepare their rebuttal.

5.

The Rebuttal will begin with the team that opposes the statement. 1-2 different team
members will have a total of 5 minutes to rebut any statements made by the opposition
during the opening round.

6.

The Rebuttal portion will resume with the team that agrees with the statement. 1-2
different team members will have a total of 5 minutes to rebut any statements made by the
opposition during the opening round.

7.

The audience is given the opportunity to ask questions of the two teams. Team members
selected to field questions should be different than those who have presented (if possible).
Time allotment 15 minutes total. A total of 5 questions must be presented by the audience
(5 per side) during this time.

8.

The side that agrees with the statement will be allowed to make their closing statements
first. This is once again a team member who has yet to present information. Time
allotment for closing statements is 1 minute.

9.

The side that disagrees with the statement will be allowed to make their closing statements
last. This is once again a team member who has yet to present information. Time
allotment for closing statements is 1 minute.

10.

The audience will cast their votes on the victor of the debate using the attached forms. The
vote will be confidential and decided by consensus.

Debate Summary
Item
Set up and Preparation
Opening Statements For
Opening Statements Against
Rebuttal Preparation
Rebuttal Against
Rebuttal For
Questions from the Audience
Closing Statements For
Closing Statements Against
Judgment by consensus (audience)
TOTAL

Time Allotment
4 minutes
7 minutes
7 minutes
10 minutes
5 minutes
5 minutes
15 minutes
1 minute
1 minute
55 minutes

Audience Participation

SRM 5023 Debates


Winner :

FOR

or

AGAINST

WHY? Provide a detailed explanation why you chose this team?


_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Winning Team Captain: _________________

Your name: _________________________

Your well thought out question FOR:

Your well thought out question AGAINST:

Group FOR Score: _______________ / 32 (use the attached rubric for scoring)

Group AGAINST Score: ________________ / 32 (use the attached rubric for scoring)

CATEGORY

Professional
Behaviours

Team was dressed


Team was either
professionally and
dressed appropriately
prepared to start on time or prepared to start on
time but not both

Some members were


dressed professionally
and some were
prepared to start on
time.

Team was
disorganized and did
not present
themselves
professionally

Information

All information presented Most information


in the debate was clear, presented in the
accurate and thorough.
debate was clear,
accurate and
thorough.

Most information
presented in the debate
was clear and accurate,
but was not usually
thorough.

Information had
several inaccuracies
OR was usually not
clear.

Use of
Facts/Statistics

Every major point was


well supported with
several relevant facts,
statistics and/or
examples.

Every major point was


adequately supported
with relevant facts,
statistics and/or
examples.

Every major point was


supported with facts,
statistics and/or
examples, but the
relevance of some was
questionable.

Every point was not


supported.

Presentation Style Team consistently used


gestures, eye contact,
tone of voice and a level
of enthusiasm in a way
that kept the attention of
the audience.

Team usually used


gestures, eye contact,
tone of voice and a
level of enthusiasm in
a way that kept the
attention of the
audience.

Team sometimes used


gestures, eye contact,
tone of voice and a
level of enthusiasm in a
way that kept the
attention of the
audience.

One or more members


of the team had a
presentation style that
did not keep the
attention of the
audience.

Organization

All arguments were


clearly tied to an idea
(premise) and organized
in a tight, logical fashion.

Most arguments were


clearly tied to an idea
(premise) and
organized in a tight,
logical fashion.

All arguments were


clearly tied to an idea
(premise) but the
organization was
sometimes not clear or
logical.

Arguments were not


clearly tied to an idea
(premise).

Understanding of
Topic

The team clearly


understood the topic indepth and presented
their information
forcefully and
convincingly.

The team clearly


understood the topic
in-depth and
presented their
information with ease.

The team seemed to


understand the main
points of the topic and
presented those with
ease.

The team did not show


an adequate
understanding of the
topic.

Rebuttal

All counter-arguments
were accurate, relevant
and strong.

Most counterarguments were


accurate, relevant,
and strong.

Most counterarguments were


accurate and relevant,
but several were weak.

Counter-arguments
were not accurate
and/or relevant

Respect for Other


Team

All statements, body


language, and responses
were respectful and were
in appropriate language

Statements and
responses were
respectful and used
appropriate language,
but once or twice body
language was not.

Most statements and


responses were
respectful and in
appropriate language,
but there was one
sarcastic remark.

Statements,
responses and/or
body language were
consistently not
respectful.

TOTAL

FOR
Score

AGAINST
Score

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