Debates


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Debates
What is it: Debating is a structured way of exploring the range of views on an issue. It consists of a structured contest of argumentation, in which two opposing individuals or teams defend and attack a given proposition and can engages learners in a combination of activities that cause them to interact with the curriculum . [UNSW]

EXAMPLES	COMMENTS
CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT - AN EXAMPLE IN TWO PARTS BBUS36090 Professional Ethics - Report & Debate Also available: the rubrics for both assignments Report Rubric & Debate rubric	Avondale Business School - offers an example of strong authentic assessment with the first leading towards and preparing for the second assignment.
Monash Association of Debaters Guide to Debating Tips, Tactics and First Principles	Monash Association of Debaters (MAD) is the largest and most successful debating society in the Southern hemisphere. MAD is sponsored by Monash University Arts and Law as well as others.
Debates for learning and assessment	UNSW Teaching for learning - Covers many aspects of debating in classrooms and even provides an example rubric to assess them
What does the adjudicator look for in a debate? [Video]	YouTube posted from the Toronto Debating Society