A debate is the only means in a rational society to arbitrate between two opposing points of view. It is not important how aggressive one is, but rather how well-informed one is about the issue and how decently, yet firmly one can present the points. It is also important how many new points the team can present as well as how many of the opponents points the team can cancel out.
Each school may send up to two teams Students should form a team of 3 to 4 members regardless of standard. The teams may choose the topics they want to debate upon and the side they want to take, from the topics given. However, in order to match the teams, the orgainzers may ask the team to change their choice well before the event. Students may use either of English, Hindi or Marathi to communicate. Teams will be paired on basis of language & standard whereever possible, Etiquette, logic & consistency of argument will decide the winners. The winning team gets certificates and prizes. | Scroll below for details of various rounds Elims - Semi Final (Std 8 To 12) 23 Jan, 10:00 AM to 04:00 PM
Topics are:
A) Is computerization good for a country like India?
B) Should we create Robots who have emotions?
C) How many hours on a PC is healthy for you?
Each team must announce its choice of topic & side, (for or against; topic C has no specific side) and language preference while submitting its entry. Teams will be paired accordingly. Each debate runs for 10 min, after which the conductor may decide to end the debate.
Teams will be ranked on points. Consistency of thought and capacity to justify will be given importance while choosing the top two teams. A semi-final round of group discussion will be held in case some teams are close by. Result of Elims - 23 Jan, 05:00 PM
Final - Final (Std 8 To 12) 24 Jan, 01:45 PM to 02:30 PM
The topic is - Can a computer replace a teacher?
Teams will toss for the side they want, after the elims. initially either team must present their points in an organized fashion and then the counter-points can begin. The debate will be allowed to run for about 15 minutes after which the anchor may ask the teams to conclude or the audience may be asked for new points which the finalists will have to defend against.
Etiquette during counter attack, rationale behind points and the capacity to understand the other team's key argument and thus counter attack, will be the deciding factors. |
