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Air Cadet Debating Presentation Sunday May 1, 2016 Time: 10:00 to 14:00 Hours Location: Mohawk College Delivered by: Captain Marilyn Coleman www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Agenda 10:00 Welcome, Introductions & Purpose 10:15 The Basics - Rules, Regulations, Roles and Structure 11:00 Training Video 10:45 Escalating and Raising Points 11:00 Scoring and Judges Expectations 11:50 Advise on How to Prepare 12:00 Lunch 12:45 Debating Exercise and Observe Impromptu Debate 14:15 Break and Gold Medal Prepared Debate 16:00 Conclusion www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Purpose of Workshop The Art of Debating Rules & Regulations To familiarize attendees with the following The Art of Debating Rules & Regulations Practice in Forming an Argument www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Rules of Debating Presided over by the Speaker of the House Government on Right, Opposition on Left Speeches must not be read All remarks addressed to the Speaker Government must define the Resolution No Props (dictionary/thesaurus only) No new Arguments in the PM Rebuttal www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program More Rules… Use proper titles when referring to people No Profanity Verbal “heckling” only – must be pertinent, brief and infrequent Only one person holds the floor at one time (must be recognized by the Speaker) No squirreling (defining the resolution in obscure terms) No coaching during the debate www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program The Arguments Fact based points – be prepared to quote your source Imaginative arguments are permitted in impromptu round Purely emotional appeals are not credited The team supporting the affirmative argument (normally the government) has the onus of persuasion Should a counter proposal be introduced the onus of persuasion switches www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Debating Roles 1) Speaker of the House Acts as moderator/master of ceremonies 2) Timekeeper Uses time cards to caution speakers of time remaining www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Debating Roles 3) Government Team Affirmative side that supports the resolution 4) Opposition Team Contests the validity of the Government’s motion www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Order of Speaking 1. Prime Minister’s Introduction (PM) - 5 Minutes (3 for impromptu) 2. First member of the Opposition (MO) - 5 Minutes (3 for impromptu) 3. Minister of the Crown (MC) 4. Leader of the Opposition (LO) - 7 Minutes (4 for impromptu) 5. Prime Minister’s Rebuttal (PM) - 2 Minutes (1 for impromptu) www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Prime Ministers Introduction (PM) (5 or 3 minutes) 1) Explain Government’s case Define the Resolution 2) Outline 4 or more Points (2-3 for impromptu) 3) Give Background Information Explain points or arguments in detail 4) Conclude - State Why the Case Should Stand www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Member of the Opposition (MO) (5 or 3 minutes) Outline 2 - 3 Points for Opposition Side – provide facts 2) Rebut all Points made by the Prime Minister 3) Summarize Why the Government’s Case Should Fall www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Minister of the Crown (MC) (5 or 3 minutes) 1) Outline 1 or 2 new points 2) Rebut all Points Raised By The Opposition 3) Rebuild the Government’s Case 4) Summarize all points as to why the resolution must stand www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Leader of the Opposition (LO) (7 or 4 minutes) Defend/rebuild all points made by the Opposition Outline 1-2 New Points for Opposition Side 2) Rebut all Points Made by Minister of The Crown (MC) 3) Summarize Why the Resolution Must Fail www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Prime Ministers Rebuttal (PM) (2 or 1 minute) 1) Rebut Points Made by The Opposition (Pick 2 - 3 main arguments and show why they still stand or make the Opposition’s case fail) 2) Explain Why the Government’s Case Must Stand www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

The Speaker of the House Speaker Explains the Process & Introduces the Teams Speaker Declares Debate Open & introduces speakers Rule on Points of Order or Personal Privilege – escalate where required Declares the debate closed www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Training Video Provincial Gold Medal Debate www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Escalating Control of the Debate If a member is not listening to the Speakers direction or fails to yield the floor on a point, appeal is made to the head judge in the room to enforce the rules.  The head judge will then direct the member, and warn the member that such behaviour is not tolerated. If the head judge sees that the Speaker of the House is unable to maintain control as demonstrated by a team arguing with their direction, the head judge is to enforce the authority of the Speaker by advising the member to follow direction and issues warning. If the member still refuses direction from the Head Judge and Speaker, the timekeeper is instructed to summon the Chief Judge who may assign another Speaker of the House for the remainder of the debate and repeat the warning. The member who has risen on their point and been recognized will wait until the other member has yielded (is seated and quiet) before proceeding.  They should not enter into the argument or attempt to state their point until it is calm and quiet.  In this way, the member retains their good standing www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Maintaining Control of the Debate It is the job of the speaker to maintain control of the debate and rule on any points raised in the debate. A speaker’s ruling should normally not be challenged. The speaker may consult with the judges if uncertain on a ruling or to assist brining a member to order. A Judge may also interject to gain control of a debate where a team is in clear violation of the rules, or is failing to take direction from the Speaker. The team can be cautioned that continued action could result in a disqualification. Prior to a disqualification, the Timekeeper will be directed to summon the Chief Judge for consultation on the incident, and impact to the team score (potential zero score). Speaker can defer to Head judge on a ruling. Point ruling cannot be challenged. Call member to order.... www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Points of Order Draws Attention to Breach of Rules Irrelevance or misquoting Possible Misconduct Immediately After Rule Contravened Speaker May call a Member to Order www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Points of Personal Privilege Include Misquoting or Misrepresenting an Opponent Referring to a Member Incorrectly Slandering a Member Cannot Raise a Point on Behalf of Another Member www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Points of Information (Rule Change in 2016) Points of Information are a request to your opponent to interject during their speech with a question or comment. These are not used in Air Cadet debating. Make your comments or observations in your rebuttal arguments www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Raising a Point: To Raise – Stand and Say “Mr. (Madam) Speaker I Rise on a Point of… (Order/Information/ Privilege)” Debater Interrupted Shall Immediately Surrender the Floor (interrupted debater sits down) Speaker Will Recognize Complainant, Hear the Objection Request Or a point of Order or Personal Privilege, rule (defer to judges if uncertain). Announce “Point Well Taken” or “Not Well Taken” Return control to the interrupted Debater www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Scoring Overview A. Argument & Evidence (40 marks) Points 10 – Presented Logical Arguments – both points and counter points 10 – Arguments Were Evidence Based 10 – Arguments Directly Supported or Rebutted the Case 10 – Rebuilt the Case After Attack www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Scoring Overview B. Organization (40 marks) Points 10 – Coherency of the Presentation 10 – Logic of Order in Which Arguments Presented 10 – Brought Together into Tight Conclusion 10 – Correct Grammar, Phrasing, Sentence Structure www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Scoring Overview C. Delivery & Style (20 marks) Points 5 – Spoke With Enthusiasm & Confidence 5 – Cadence and Rhythm of the Presentation 5 – Proper Stance, Audible, Pronunciation Enunciation 5 – Use of Tonal Variations, Hand Gestures, Humour www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program How Do I Prepare? You need to be able to argue both sides effectively ! Research or List Facts that support the resolution * Make sure you note the source of any research Research or List Facts that “refute” the resolution List Counterpoints or arguments for each fact you listed Review the rules and practice Bring writing material and a team dictionary or thesaurus No laptops – but a list of quotations is permissible www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Make 2 Point Form Lists {Affirmative and Opposition views} include your sources Supported point A counter argument Supported point B counter argument Supported point C counter argument Supported point D counter argument www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program Lunch Break www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

Debating Exercise and Impromptu Debates Observe or Practice what you’ve learned www. aircadetleague.on.ca OPC Air Cadet Debating Program

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