1. Unit 2 Research Proposal Tentative Schedule (Updated)
Week 6
2-18-Intro to research proposals
2-20-Intro to primary research/research questions
Week 7
2-23-Interivew strategies /SoP
2-25- Survey +Observation strategies, Methods
2-27-Short Proposal Peer Review, Statement of Qualification, APA format
Minor Essay 2- Short Research Proposal Due
Week 8
3-2- Debates
3-4- Lit Review & Abstract
3-6-Peer Review
Research Proposal Final Draft- Due 3/6 by midnight

2. U20 Debate Topics 3/2 Genetic modification War on terror 3/4
Work placement & rehabilitation for former prisoners

3. U23 Debate Topics 3/2 Police Effects of social media 3/4
Effects of video games

4. U65 Debate Topics 3/2 Mental health patient sentencing
Social media and its effects
3/4
Polygamy

5. Debate Structure
The pro-group for each issue will open the topic and introduce their first speaking point to prove their argument.
The opposing group will then have the opportunity to refute the pro-group’s argument and bring up their own first speaking point
Each speaker will have 60 seconds to speak
Every team member must speak
Each group must utilize all three of the rhetorical appeals
This will proceed back and forth until every team member has spoken

6. Debate Rules
Each group member may bring in a single primary or secondary source to support their argument. Any source used must be printed, brought to the debate, and clearly identified when referenced. Consider how this will affect your ethos.
The groups not taking place in the current discussion will judge and vote for the winning side.
In the event of a tie, the professor will select the winning group
The debate will be a final quiz grade for the class
The winning team for each group will receive an extra credit quiz grade (100%) as well

7. Debate Grading System Arguments 50% Counterarguments 20%
At least 1 salient point per group member
Utilize all rhetorical appeals
Arguments are rhetorically sound
Propose a solution(s)
Counterarguments 20%
Did the group take advantage of any rhetorical weak points?
Time Management 10%
Are all speaking points adequately explained?
Individual Participation 10%
Groupwork 10%
How well coordinated is the group?
Do speaking points overlap?

8. The first time you speak in the debate
State the following:
Your name
Your source (if using one) and what publication or institution it is from.
The organization, affiliation, publication, or university responsible for creating your source

9. On a sheet of paper Write out: Your name Your group topic
Your side on the group topic
The group and side that you are voting for (based on which side you think presented the most effective argument)
Save this until you have voted for both groups or until we conclude the class today

10. Homework Journal Check Research Proposal Rough Draft (Due Monday 3/16)
Due Friday 3/6
Entries 1-21 will be checked
Compilation of all journal entries available on class website
Research Proposal Rough Draft (Due Monday 3/16)
Bring a printed copy to class
Should include all sections of your research proposal