Debate
Format
- There will be two teams - For the motion and Against the motion of the given topic.
- Each team will have 3-4 members. They will have to prepare their material in support or against the given topic beforehand.
- Each member will have 2.5 minutes to speak which will be followed by questions put up by the opposing team. Maximum 3 questions can be asked.
- The participant will have a minute per question, within which he/she will have to formulate and articulate their answers.
- A debate master will conduct and coordinate the debate.
Rules
- Both teams need to have equal number of participants.
- The matter should be presented in English only.
- Participants must not exceed 2.5 minutes time limit for speech and 1 minute time limit for answering each question put up.
- The opposing team have to wait their turn to put up questions. Interjecting, interrupting, and cross questioning is strictly not allowed.
- The teams have to remain disciplined at all times, and follow all instructions given by the debate master.