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DEBATE

RULES

Each team will be represented by one speaker who will present arguments either for or against the proposition. The total time to present arguments will be three minutes. A warning buzzer will be sounded after two and a half minutes.

A lively refutation, for approximately two minutes will follow each speech, with interjection from among the participants. This will be moderated by the Chairperson.

Marks will be awarded on the basis of content, argument, diction and delivery.

Awards will be given to the best three speakers for the motion and the best three speakers against the motion.

NOTE: Due to the large number of participating teams, there will be one participant per team speaking either for or against the motion, selected by random computer allocation. This shall be intimated to the team, along with the topic for the Debate by 15th November, 2012.