DEBATE WRITING

Q1. You are Mukul / Mahima of Alps Public School. Your school has
organized a debate on "Social Media and It's Effects" and you will be
participating from your school. Prepare your views against or in favour
of the motion. (150-200 words)
Answer:
SOCIAL MEDIA AND IT's EFFECTS
FOR THE MOTION:
"We are all now connected by the internet, like neurons in a giant brain"
Honourable judges, teachers and my worthy opponents, thank you for giving
me the opportunity to join this debate on the topic, "Social Media and It's
Effects". I am Mukul/ Mahima and I would like to speak in favour of the motion.
How many people do not have a smile on their faces on finding an old friend
on facebook? Well, social media has removed all the barriers and boundaries
to communication by bringing the globe on a single platform. While business
opportunities have widened, marketer's reach has broadened. It keeps us
updated about everything going on in every nook and corner of the world on a
real-time basis. From emergency alerts, announcements and declarations to
knowing how our friends are doing has all become so convenient. It provides
freedom of speech and thus, enables everyone to speak their mind. Not to
forget the incalculable access it provides to the extensive information.
With so much advancement and innovation, it would be an unimaginable
world without having social media in it. Someone has rightly put it into words
by saying,
"Social media is addictive precisely because it gives us something what the
real world lacks: it gives us immediacy, direction and a value as an individual."
Thank you.
AGAINST THE MOTION:
What a world it is, with everyone on their phones, all the time, faking their lives
and keeping a count of their likes?
Good Morning, ladies and gentlemen! I am Mukul/ Mahima and my topic for
the day is, "Social media and it's effects". I would like to speak against the
motion.
It has now become doubtful to trust the saying that goes like "Technology was
developed to save time and make our lives easier", because people have
become addicted and unproductive. It takes a lot of effort and discipline to
stay away from social media. Results have shown that it has had adverse
effects on human minds and their functioning. Outdoor activities among
children have also reduced significantly.
No doubt it provides access to useful information, but, it is hard to ignore the
quantum of fake news that spreads like wildfire and the extent of impact it has
on the society. In fact, fake whatsapp forwards was a clear pattern that was
observed behind the recent mob lynchings or rather, "Death by social media".
It is one of the reasons behind insecurities and depression among teenagers.
It is right that technology was introduced to save time, but we forgot to
mention, "In the right amount"Â. So, remember, you leave the present
moment every time you check the phone.
Thank you for your cooperation and patient hearing.

Q.2 "Academic excellence is the only requirement for a successful

career." Write a debate either for or against the
motion.
Answer:
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IS THE ONLY REQUIREMENT FOR A
SUCCESSFUL CAREER.

FOR THE MOTION:

"The beautiful thing about learning is that no one can take it from you."
Respected judges and my worthy opponents, I stand before you all to speak in
favour of the motion: "Academic excellence is the only requirement for a
successful career".
Right to Education is the fundamental right of every child in the age group of
six to fourteen years. The education system in the primary years is designed
so as to provide basic knowledge of each subject and help the youth of today
to choose their subject of interest for its deeper study that can only be
provided effectively through universities. It plays a key role in the development
of society and nation. Information cannot be converted into knowledge without
education. Education makes us capable of interpreting things, among other
things.
It helps in raising future leaders by providing them clear understanding and
developing decision making abilities. It makes them resourceful and
competent. Excellence in academics prepares children for the competition
ahead and teaches them to work hard as well.
Moreover, Excellency will ensure admission to the best universities for higher
education that provide exposure and a kick start to their career. To conclude, I
would say that one who has it's academic future choices sorted out, has it's
career planned out.
"The goal of education is the advancement of knowledge and the
dissemination of truth.”
Thank you.
AGAINST THE MOTION:
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! My topic for the day is "Academic
excellence is the only requirement for a successful career" and I choose to
speak against the motion.
"The goal of education is to raise the leaders of tomorrow". But my question is,
How is it that most of the leaders of today happen to be college dropouts?
This is because having degrees cannot ensure success. It fails to impart the
life skills and polish personality of an individual. They can surely give you an
overview of a subject but fail to provide an overview of how the world works. It
does not ensure skills and competencies. It tells people what to think instead
of how to think and the end result is that, the society now has just robots who
have switched their minds off only to believe what is being taught.

One's attitude towards life is what brings success. Undoubtedly, academic

Excellencies can provide you degrees or may even land you at a job, but, your
success depends upon how you think, behave, walk, talk and present
yourself. It has been rightly said,
"Education produces great employees in the market, not employers".
Thank you.