IS 425 Enterprise Information
Team Debate Specification



Debate
Occurs in Class 10
At least one Member from each team is present to argue

*  Debate Structure (30%):
o  Pro's Opening Statement (5 minutes)
Pro states the context: the team's position providing supporting evidence
o  Con's Cross Examination (4 minutes)
    Con's rebuttal of pro's position in which pro's points are addressed in turn
o  Con's Position Statement (5 minutes)
    Con states team's position providing supporting evidence
o  Pro's Cross Examination (4 minutes)
    Pro answers con's position statement addressing con's points in tern
o  Audience questions/comments (10 minutes)
    Ask questions and rebuts arguments from either pros or cons
o  Pro's Closing Statements (3 minutes)
    Pro recaps the points the team has made in statements and cross examination
o  Con's Closing Statements (3 minutes)
    Con recaps the points the team has made in statements and cross examination
o  Audience Preparation of Debate Assessment Form (6 minutes)
    Each member of audience prepares a form assessing both sides of the debate

*  Report Structure (70%):
o  1.0 Problem Statement
The context for the topic including background information that is necessary for understanding the arguments provided by either side. (2 pages ideal)
o  2.0 Position Arguments
The arguments that the team will make with supporting documentation (4 pages ideal)
o  3.0 Cross Examination Arguments
The rebuttals that are planned for cross examination with supporting documentation (3 pages ideal)
o  4.0 Reference Section
All references used in the paper are noted. (8 references minimum)

*  Debate Assessment Form (Participation Grade)
o  1.0 Style will be noted --

o  2.0 Substance will be noted --

o  3.0 Conclusions



Grading Criteria

A-- Statements are always backed with facts and all sections interrelate.

B-- Statements are logical but details are few

C-- Statements are mostly logical and details are present but do not further arguments made.