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DEBATE SESSION

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1ST Debater

Introduce your group members Give definition of the topic. Give your stand Mention all arguments of your group. Duration : 5mins

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2nd and 3 rd Debater

Give your rebuttal of your opponentsargument.

Mention your stand again Give 2 arguments to support your stand Support your argument with explanation

and examples Duration ; 5 mins

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YOU ARE ALLOWED

To interrupt or ask question while the debaterof the other side is delivering his/her speech.

But you have to ask permission from him/herby raising your hand.

To deny permission to others from askingquestion or interrupt while you are deliveringyour arguments.

Support your idea with power pointpresentation or short videos where / ifnecessary.

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RESTRICTIONS

DO NOT get emotional while deliveringyour arguments.

DO NOT use any sensitive issue tosupport your arguments. DO NOT use any bad/nasty words while

delivering your arguments. DO NOT criticize any religion or race.

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How to write a debate report

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Content

Introduction / Definition Stand

5 Arguments Counter argument Conclusion

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Introduction

Define the topic clearly Find the definition from dictionary,

encyclopedia or quotations from anyrelevant scholars. Tips : find the keywords from the topic

Example : 31st

August 1957 : MalaysiaINDEPENDENT on that date.

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Stand

Specify your stand Proponent : MUST AGREE and

SUPPORT the topic.

Opponent : MUST DISAGREE andOPPOSE the topic.

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Arguments

Support your stand with 5 arguments. Support your arguments with explanations

and examples. Support your explanations and examples

with relevant references.

Each argument must be wrritten within 1paragraph.

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Counter Arguments

Highlight several arguments that contrastwith your stand.

Counter those arguments with yourarguments. This part must not more than 2 paragraph.

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Conclusion

Make a summary of the arguments withina paragraph.