Format
The debate will be “Oxford Style” and follow this format:
- Opening Poll: We’ll start by polling the group to see how many
people agree and disagree with the prompt.
- Opening Arguments: The affirmative team will have up to 10
minutes for opening arguments. The negative team will then have up
to 15 minutes to respond. Finally, the affirmative team will have up
to 5 minutes to respond. Each team should prepare these remarks
ahead of time.
- Audience Questions: Members of the audience will have 10 minutes
to ask questions or respond to arguments made by either team.
- Closing Poll: We’ll conclude by polling the group to see if
people have changed their position over the course of the debate.