The Great Corporate Debate 2009
30 Noviembre 2007
| 1. Introduction
-Contact us -About the competition -Organizers and supporters |
2. Competition Information
-Overview -Rules and information -Training |
3. Debate Structure
-How a debate works -The structure and timing of a debate -Controlling time |
4. Debate Motions
-How motions will be selected. |
3. Debate Structure
The debate set up is shown below. Two teams argue for opposing positions on a motion. Four debaters per debate will make up each team. A Moderator directs all proceedings and keeps the debates to time. A panel of judges decides the verdict of the debate.
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The structure and timing of a debate
Each debate lasts approximately one hour. The structure of the debate is shown below. Obviously, a team's strategy will determine what it chooses to present at each particular stage in the debate, but the general structure should be followed. (For example. Team B may choose to begin to rebut Team A's argument at any time or it may spend the first 2 stages presenting its own prepared case.) Your trainers will discuss strategy in depth with you to help you determine what to present at each phase.
I. Opening by the Moderator Minutes 0 – 4
The Moderator introduces the debate and the judges before introducing each debater in turn.
II. Introduction Minutes 5 – 11
One debater from each team is allowed three minutes to make their opening presentation, beginning with the first debater arguing for the motion.
III. Constructive Minutes 12 – 20
One debater from each team is allowed four minutes to continue their presentation.
IV. Analysis Minutes 21-24
Each team will receive three minutes to discuss among themselves.
V. Rebuttal Minutes 24 – 34
One debater from each team is allowed five minutes to formally rebut.
VI. Conclusion Minutes 35 – 39
One debater from each team is allowed two minutes to deliver a conclusion.
VII. Judges' Decision Minutes 40 – 55
The judges tally their individual scores to reach a verdict. The judges' decision is final. The judges announce the winner of the debate and offer a justification for their decision.
Controlling time
Time limits will be controlled by the following stoplight system:
| 1. Introduction
-Contact us -About the competition -Organizers and supporters |
2. Competition Information
-Overview -Rules and information -Training |
3. Debate Structure
-How a debate works -The structure and timing of a debate -Controlling time |
4. Debate Motions
-How motions will be selected. |
3. Debate Structure
The debate set up is shown below. Two teams argue for opposing positions on a motion. Four debaters per debate will make up each team. A Moderator directs all proceedings and keeps the debates to time. A panel of judges decides the verdict of the debate.
The structure and timing of a debate
Each debate lasts approximately one hour. The structure of the debate is shown below. Obviously, a team's strategy will determine what it chooses to present at each particular stage in the debate, but the general structure should be followed. (For example. Team B may choose to begin to rebut Team A's argument at any time or it may spend the first 2 stages presenting its own prepared case.) Your trainers will discuss strategy in depth with you to help you determine what to present at each phase.
I. Opening by the Moderator Minutes 0 – 4
The Moderator introduces the debate and the judges before introducing each debater in turn.
II. Introduction Minutes 5 – 11
One debater from each team is allowed three minutes to make their opening presentation, beginning with the first debater arguing for the motion.
III. Constructive Minutes 12 – 20
One debater from each team is allowed four minutes to continue their presentation.
IV. Analysis Minutes 21-24
Each team will receive three minutes to discuss among themselves.
V. Rebuttal Minutes 24 – 34
One debater from each team is allowed five minutes to formally rebut.
VI. Conclusion Minutes 35 – 39
One debater from each team is allowed two minutes to deliver a conclusion.
VII. Judges' Decision Minutes 40 – 55
The judges tally their individual scores to reach a verdict. The judges' decision is final. The judges announce the winner of the debate and offer a justification for their decision.
Controlling time
Time limits will be controlled by the following stoplight system: