1. Warwick University Debating Society Sponsored by:

2. What does the Society do? Sponsored by: Offers training in all things debating related Offers training in all things debating related Competes at both national and international level Competes at both national and international level Facilitates and Chairs debates amongst other societies and special interest groups Facilitates and Chairs debates amongst other societies and special interest groups Runs tournaments throughout the year Runs tournaments throughout the year Provides a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere for people to meet Provides a relaxed and inclusive atmosphere for people to meet

3. When does the society meet? Sponsored by: Every Wednesday & Friday at 4 till 6 in Social Studies Every Wednesday & Friday at 4 till 6 in Social Studies We send people to tournaments run by other institutions most weekends (Called “IVs”) We send people to tournaments run by other institutions most weekends (Called “IVs”) We run around 3 or 4 major socials each term We run around 3 or 4 major socials each term We host show debates on a semi-regular basis We host show debates on a semi-regular basis

4. Fresher Schedule for Next few Weeks Sponsored by: Week 1 – Friday – Introductory Session Week 2 – Wednesday – How to Debate in Full - Friday – Training Session - Friday – Training Session Week 3 – Wednesday – Show Debate followed by Social - Friday – Training Session - Friday – Training Session - Saturday – Nottingham Novice Cup - Saturday – Nottingham Novice Cup Week 4 – Wednesday – Publicised Show Debate - Friday – Training Session - Friday – Training Session Week 5 – Wednesday – Training Session - Friday – Normal Session followed by Social - Friday – Normal Session followed by Social

5. What happens in a session? Sponsored by: In a standard session, we split off into groups dependent on debating experience In a standard session, we split off into groups dependent on debating experience Each group then has a small training session, followed by splitting off into smaller 8 person rooms to debate Each group then has a small training session, followed by splitting off into smaller 8 person rooms to debate After the debate, the judges provide feedback and the issue can be discussed more casually After the debate, the judges provide feedback and the issue can be discussed more casually

6. What’s happening in THIS session? Sponsored by: Starter Game Starter Game Explanation of actual Debating Explanation of actual Debating Mini - Debates Mini - Debates

7. Starter Game Sponsored by: Split into groups of 12 Split into groups of 12 Split into two lines of 6 Split into two lines of 6 A judge then describes an ethical dilemma, and assigns a solution that each side must argue for A judge then describes an ethical dilemma, and assigns a solution that each side must argue for Each person has 20 seconds to convince the judge their side is right Each person has 20 seconds to convince the judge their side is right

8. Ok, so what is a “debate”? Sponsored by: In this society we follow a style of debating called “British Parliamentary” In this society we follow a style of debating called “British Parliamentary” In this sense, a debate is a game with set structures and rules. In this sense, a debate is a game with set structures and rules. We debate in teams of two people, with each “debate” comprising of 4 teams. We debate in teams of two people, with each “debate” comprising of 4 teams. Each team is assigned a specific position in the debate from which they must argue the view point assigned to them and fulfil certain positional roles. Each team is assigned a specific position in the debate from which they must argue the view point assigned to them and fulfil certain positional roles. A motion (what we are debating) is then announced, and teams have 15 minutes to prepare material to use during the debate. A motion (what we are debating) is then announced, and teams have 15 minutes to prepare material to use during the debate.

9. Ok, so what is a “debate”? Sponsored by: Each individual within the debate then takes it in turns to deliver a five minute speech in support of their side. Each individual within the debate then takes it in turns to deliver a five minute speech in support of their side. During speeches the opposing team may offer points of information (short points to take down any arguments they’re making) During speeches the opposing team may offer points of information (short points to take down any arguments they’re making) However, the person speaking has control of the floor during a debate However, the person speaking has control of the floor during a debate The judges then decide what has been done well and what has been done badly within the debate, and in competitions, rank each team 1 st to 4 th. The judges then decide what has been done well and what has been done badly within the debate, and in competitions, rank each team 1 st to 4 th.

10. Table Diagram Sponsored by: 1 st Prop 2 nd Prop 1 st Opp 2 nd Opp

11. Five Minute Speeches!? 15 Minutes Prep Time!? Aaaaah! Sponsored by: You’re all first timers – Don’t panic! You’re all first timers – Don’t panic! Everyone here started out struggling, but it’s easy to pick up Everyone here started out struggling, but it’s easy to pick up Fresher training takes place on Wednesdays and will cover everything you need to know about debating Fresher training takes place on Wednesdays and will cover everything you need to know about debating If you miss a session, or want to go over anything, then the resources used will be on the website If you miss a session, or want to go over anything, then the resources used will be on the website Talk to us, we’re here to help! Talk to us, we’re here to help!

12. Mini - Debates Sponsored by: Split into groups of 8 – which will then turn into 4 teams of two Split into groups of 8 – which will then turn into 4 teams of two You will have 15 minutes to prepare material on the topic – aim to think of two points each that you can discuss in your speech You will have 15 minutes to prepare material on the topic – aim to think of two points each that you can discuss in your speech Speeches will be UP TO 3 minutes in length – POI’s may be offered for the middle 2 minutes Speeches will be UP TO 3 minutes in length – POI’s may be offered for the middle 2 minutes

13. The Motion Sponsored by: THW Legalise All Drugs (The government will license people and shops to sell drugs to those over 18 – in exactly the way that they do with alcohol)