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= Debate - Week 12 = Debate Proposal Form - //week 6-10// =**Debate Format **= Follow the components of the proposal and debate format. Keep careful notes on other presentations. During the discussion, be considerate of each other. Attacks should not be made on personal attributes of the participants, but on the merits of the prepared presentations and the ideas put forth on the issue. Speak only when called upon by the moderator. Pay attention to the time and HAVE FUN!


 * __5 Stage Debate: (9 min. per team)__**
 * 1) Announcement of proposal (Proposer) 1 min.
 * 2) The Presentation (Prover 1) 3 min.
 * 3) Clarifyng questions (asked by Pannel Members and answered by Prover 1 or Prover 2 if there is a Prover 2) 1 min.
 * 4) Free-Form Discussion/Debate (Challenger and Proposer and Prover 1 or Prover 2 if there is a Prover 2) 3min.
 * 5) Position Restatement and Conclusion (Closer) 1 min.

In the first stage, the //Proposer// announces the proposal for their group. Each student should complete her or his announcement within one minute.
 * Announcement of Proposal: 1 minute**

In the second stage, the //Prover 1// uses their presentation to clarify the position of their group. The presentation should concisely and creatively cover the researched project components. The main emphasis of the presentation should be why the group’s resource is the best. The time allotted for your presentation will be about 1/3 of the total time allotted for the entire debate.
 * The Presentation: 3 minutes**

At the end of the presentation stage, the panel can ask clarifying questions. These questions are answered by the //Prover 1// or if you have a Prover 2, then by //Prover 2//. Depending on time, the groups may ask clarifying question of each other. It is important to understand what is meant by clarifying question. The purpose of these questions is to ensure a clear understanding. Clarifying questions are often phrased as
 * Clarifying Questions: 1 minute**

“What do you mean by…”

or

“Are you saying that …”

During this stage, the groups question each other, looking for strengths and weaknesses in each others’ arguments and citing disadvantages of other groups’ resources. Most of the questions asked will be put forth by //Challengers//. The //Prover 1// is responsible for answering most of the questions. The rest of the groups should be available to coach and back up these speakers. The panel interjects questions as needed. Their questions are designed to help them make a decision rather than find fault. They may want to ask one or two question that all groups should answer. Allow about half of the total time for the debate session for this stage.
 * Discussion/Debate: 3 minutes**

During this last stage, the //Closer// restate their proposal. Proposals may be revised to reflect outcomes of the discussion. Again, each group is allowed one min.
 * Position Restatement and Conclusion: 1 minute**


 * Roles of Team Members: See Debate format for responsibilities.** **These roles should be assigned based on skills of group members and need to be recorded above.**
 * 1) Proposer
 * 2) Prover 1 *
 * 3) Challenger
 * 4) Closer
 * 5) Visual Preparer J ( if a group of 6 this person must have two roles.)

__*Prover 2, if there are 6 member to a group.__

J Also visual presentations should be made. This could be a PowerPoint slide (not presentation), a poster, etc. This will need to be ready before proposals start, so someone needs to be in charge of this. The visual can be used at any time during the debate, but only one can be presented in any one stage of the debate. Failure to present at least one visual will result in a total group point reduction.