GOOD VS EVIL: A
MODERN DEBATE
MODERN
ETHICS?
Modern life is full of questions about new
developments and discoveries. Each time
there is a new advance in technology,
people debate how it can – and whether or
not it should – be used to the maximum.
What do you think could be debated in
this way?
List ideas here:
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WHAT ABOUT THESE OPTIONS?
What would you like to
debate today?
Choose a topic that interests
you.
A RT I F I C I A L T E C H N O L O GY I N BIOMETRIC
INTELLIGENCE SOCIAL MEDIA CLASSROOMS D ATA U S A G E
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CONSIDER ALL OPINIONS
ABOUT YOUR DEBATE FOCUS
GOOD P OIN T S : B AD P OIN T S : P OT E N T I AL
P OT E N T IAL B E N E F IT S P R OB L E M S
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USING COUNTER-ARGUMENTS
PRESENTATION
• Some people say…, but I believe…
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• You might argue that…, but in fact…
• It’s possible to think…, but closer study suggests…
• Although there is a argument that… what is more compelling
is…
• Despite the popular view, … the reality is…
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PLAN YOUR ARGUMENT
STRUCTURE
• Start with a clear point that is easy to understand.
• Aim to finish with a strong point that sounds as if nobody
reasonable could disagree.
• Include two or more middle points that help to develop the
strength of your argument.
• Include at least one counter-argument in your start or middle
paragraphs, so that you show you have considered both sides
of the debate. (You can try to use more if you want to and are
confident you won’t accidentally argue yourself in the wrong
direction!)
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SUCCESS CRITERIA
PRESENTATION
• Your point of view is clear throughout
TITLE
• You use at least four reasons to support your point of view
• You link the paragraphs for each reason using clear,
signposting connectives
• You acknowledge other opinions, but use counter-arguments
to nullify them
• Your structure develops your argument from easy-to-
understand through to only-maniacs-would-disagree
• Use AFOREST techniques judiciously (Only one of each, and
chosen for precise effect)
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