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The document outlines the guidelines for a debate format. It discusses that there are two sides called the affirmative and negative, with three debaters on each side arguing three points: necessity, beneficiality, and practicability. Each debater has four minutes for a constructive speech and two minutes for an interpellation. The sequence of speeches and interpellations is described. Judges will evaluate teams on matter, manner, and interpellation skills and choose a winner based on these criteria.

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Debate

The document outlines the guidelines for a debate format. It discusses that there are two sides called the affirmative and negative, with three debaters on each side arguing three points: necessity, beneficiality, and practicability. Each debater has four minutes for a constructive speech and two minutes for an interpellation. The sequence of speeches and interpellations is described. Judges will evaluate teams on matter, manner, and interpellation skills and choose a winner based on these criteria.

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GUIDELINES:

DEBATE

“The burden of proof, while real, is much less significant in this debate format.
Because here, there are two cases on the floor – The most compelling case wins.
The affirmative does not carry a significant burden.”

There are two sides (called Affirmative and Negative) and three debaters per
side.

There are three (3) arguments on both sides – Necessity, Beneficiality,


Practicability. Each debater has four (4) minutes to deliver a constructive speech,
rebut the speaker before him (except the First speaker of the Affirmative) and
discuss his/her assigned argument.

The sequence of speeches and interpellations shall be as follows:

- First affirmative speaker


- Interpellation of the first affirmative speaker by the first
negative speaker
- First negative speaker
- Interpellation of the first negative speaker by the first
affirmative speaker
- Second affirmative speaker
- Interpellation of the second affirmative speaker by the
second negative speaker
- Second negative speaker
- Interpellation of the second negative speaker by the second
affirmative speaker
- Third affirmative speaker
- Interpellation of the third affirmative speaker by the third
negative speaker
- Third negative speaker
- Interpellation of the third negative speaker by the third
affirmative speaker
- The first speakers argue on the necessity (affirmative) or
non-necessity (negative) of the motion. The second speakers on
beneficiality and the third speakers on practicability (feasibility) of
the motion.
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A caller may ask one question during the constructive speech of each speaker.
INTERPELLATION

The interpellator must only ask categorical questions (answerable by yes or no)
and arrange these questions in a cross-examination style.

Each interpellation must be completed within 2 minutes. The interpellation


should focus on the arguments raised by the speaker during his/her constructive
speech.

Once the interpellation has begun, neither the questioner nor his opponent may
consult a colleague.

CRITERIA

There are three adjudicators per debate.

A Chief Adjudicator will be selected in each panel, whose special function is to


rule on any conflicts that may arise during the debate.

In the debate rounds, judges will be guided by the following criteria:

Matter (40 points) - logic, preparation, arguments, evidence cited, and


analytical skill

The formula is ARGUMENT + EVIDENCE =


PROOF. An argument without citing an evidence to
support the same is a mere assertion and does not
merit any consideration.

Manner (20 points) – persuasiveness, clarity, humor, eye contact,


voice, facial expression, presentation, etc.

Interpellation (30 points) – ability to cross examine the opposing speaker

Listeners’ choice (10 points) – the best team chosen by the avid listeners
of Bombo Radyo through text votes.

Each adjudicator is given 2 minutes to present his/her decision.


The adjudication panel must make a determination of the winning debate
team, the best speaker, and the best debater.

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