Modified Debate Format (Borrowed from Oxford-Oregon Style)
Introduction of the topic- c/o moderator
1. Opening Speech of the Affirmative side (c/o first speaker) 1 minute
- merely present an overview of the argument and introduce their members
2. Opening Speech of Negative side (c/o first speaker) 1 minute
-merely present an overview of the argument and introduce their members
3. Constructive Speech of the Affirmative side (c/o second speaker) 2-3 minutes
- speaker thoroughly present the arguments based on facts, findings,
researches basis(from module and other sources)
4. Interpellation of Negative side to the speech/speaker of the affirmative 2 minutes
side(c/o second speaker of Negative side or interpellator of the group if there
are many members)
- speaker of the opposing side cross-examine or ask questions on point based
on the arguments made during the speech. The goal here is to destroy the
arguments made during the speech by asking clarificatory questions
- speaker of the affirmative side will answer the questions
5. Constructive Speech of the Negative side (c/o second speaker) 2-3 minutes
- speaker thoroughly present the arguments based on facts, findings,
researches basis(from module and other sources)
6. Interpellation of Affirmative side to the speech/speaker of the negative 2 minutes
side(c/o second speaker of Affirmative side or interpellator of the group if
there are many members)
- speaker of the opposing side cross-examine or ask questions on point based
on the arguments made during the speech. The goal here is to destroy the
arguments made during the speech by asking clarificatory questions
- speaker of the affirmative side will answer the questions
7. If members for each team are less than 5 per group proceed
immediately to ITEM 12. If members for each team is 6 or more
proceed to ITEM 8
8. Constructive Speech of the Affirmative side (c/o third speaker) 2-3 minutes
- speaker thoroughly present the arguments based on facts, findings,
researches basis(from module and other sources)
- present counter argument to the questions being asked prior by the
interpellator of the opponent/opposing team
9. Interpellation of Negative side to the speech/speaker of the affirmative 2 minutes
side(c/o third speaker of Negative side or interpellator of the group if there are
many members)
- speaker of the opposing side cross-examine or ask questions on point based
on the arguments made during the speech. The goal here is to destroy the
arguments made during the speech by asking clarificatory questions
- speaker of the affirmative side will answer the questions
10. . Constructive Speech of the Negative side (c/o third speaker) 2-3 minutes
- speaker thoroughly present the arguments based on facts, findings,
researches basis(from module and other sources)
- present counter argument to the questions being asked prior by the
interpellator of the opponent/opposing team
11. Interpellation of Affirmative side to the speech/speaker of the negative 2 minutes
side(c/o third speaker of Affirmative side or interpellator of the group if there
are many members)
- speaker of the opposing side cross-examine or ask questions on point based
on the arguments made during the speech. The goal here is to destroy the
arguments made during the speech by asking clarificatory questions
- speaker of the affirmative side will answer the questions
12. Rebuttal Speech of the Negative Side (c/o fourth/last speaker) 3 minutes
- here, Conclusions are being delivered. Make summary of the main points of
your argument.
13. Rebuttal Speech of the Affirmative Side (c/o fourth/last speaker) 3 minutes
here, Conclusions are being delivered. Make summary of the main points of
your argument.
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