Invitation for G.D Birla Memorial National Oratory Championship.
Symposiarch, the debating society of BITS Pilani, is pleased to present the 2nd G.D. Birla Memorial National Oratory Championship 2009.
G.D Birla M.N.O.C will be held from the 23rd to the 25th of March during APOGEE(23rd to 27th March), the technical festival of B.I.T.S Pilani.
There will be 2 main events:
1. Chaos Theory - A 3 on 3 Parliamentary Debate
2. Face Off - A Fibonacci Turncoat
Each college is allowed to send 2 teams per event.
REGISTRATION PROCEDURE:
Everyone who wants to participate in any event(s) during Apogee '09 must fill up and submit the online registration form available on the website www.bits-apogee.org, thereafter, go to the event page http://online.bits-apogee.org/signup.php?event=oratorychamp and register for the event.
This should be done latest by 28th February, 2009.
for further details and any queries contact :
Anish Sinha
09928169213 / 09460985969
We look forward to participation from your institution and on our part promise a memorable learning experience.
Warm Regards,
Symposiarch
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Fibonacci Turncoat
Fibonacci Turncoat Debate
Turncoat is a form of debate where the speaker literally debates against himself. The speaker starts by taking a stance on the topic and switches sides after a specific duration of time.
The Rules and Regulations of the Turncoat Debate are as follows:
Topics: The topics will be given on the spot.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes after topic is given.
Speaking Time: Each speaker will have to speak for 8 minutes on the given topic. The initial will be given to the speaker along with the topic. The order of changing sides is as follows
(In case of ‘For’):
A. 1 minute - For
B. 1 minute - Against
C. 2 minutes - For
D. 3 minutes - Against
E. 1 minute - Summary
Turncoat is a form of debate where the speaker literally debates against himself. The speaker starts by taking a stance on the topic and switches sides after a specific duration of time.
The Rules and Regulations of the Turncoat Debate are as follows:
Topics: The topics will be given on the spot.
Preparation Time: 5 minutes after topic is given.
Speaking Time: Each speaker will have to speak for 8 minutes on the given topic. The initial will be given to the speaker along with the topic. The order of changing sides is as follows
(In case of ‘For’):
A. 1 minute - For
B. 1 minute - Against
C. 2 minutes - For
D. 3 minutes - Against
E. 1 minute - Summary
Rules Of Parliamentary Debate
Parliamentary Debate Rules
A. Teams:
1. Proposition side- proposes and defends the motion;
2. Opposition side- refutes and negates the motion.
Each side is composed of three members.
The Members of the Proposition side are the following:
1. Prime Minister (PM) - opens the debate, defines the motion and advances arguments;
2. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) - refute at first instance the case of the opposition, re-establish the government's claim, and advances arguments;
3. Government Whip (GW) - makes an issue-based rebuttal of the opposition's case and summarizes the case of the government.
The Members of the Opposition side are the following:
1. Leader of the Opposition (LO) - responds directly to the case of the government by giving a direct clash, and advances arguments. May challenge the motion if the definition is challengeable;
2. Deputy Leader of the Opposition (DPL) - refutes the case of the DPM, reestablishes the case of the opposition, and advances an argument;
3. Opposition Whip (OW) - makes an issues-based rebuttal of the government's and summarizes the case of the opposition.
B. Time of Speeches:
Each speaker is allocated seven minutes (6 + 1) to deliver their constructive speeches. One speaker from each side (For the Proposition: PM/DPM, for Opposition: LO/DLO) is given five minutes (4+1) to deliver a reply speech. The speakers will be speaking in the following order:
1. Prime Minister
2. Leader of the opposition
3. Deputy Prime Minister
4. Deputy Leader of the Opposition
5. Proposition Whip
6. Opposition whip
7. Opposition Reply
8. Proposition Reply
During the constructive speeches, Point of Information (POI) may be raised by the opposing side after the first minute up to the sixth minute. POI may be refused or accepted by the speaker. During reply speeches, no POI may be raised.
C. Reply Speech:
Reply speech is a comparative analysis of the strength and weaknesses of the case of both sides. The aim of the speech is to give a bias judgment as to why should the people support the team's claim. The speech is first delivered by the opposition side and followed by the government side that will close the debate.
D. Adjudication:
The Parliamentary Debate will be assessed by an Adjudicator Panel composed of an odd number according to the following criteria:
1. Matter (40) - substance of the debate, the arguments and evidence presented, and the logical reasoning and presentation of said arguments.
2. Manner (40) - the style of delivery, the persuasion skills, and the conduct of the debaters.
3. Method (20) - the response to the dynamics of the debate, and the observance of the rules of debate.
A. Teams:
1. Proposition side- proposes and defends the motion;
2. Opposition side- refutes and negates the motion.
Each side is composed of three members.
The Members of the Proposition side are the following:
1. Prime Minister (PM) - opens the debate, defines the motion and advances arguments;
2. Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) - refute at first instance the case of the opposition, re-establish the government's claim, and advances arguments;
3. Government Whip (GW) - makes an issue-based rebuttal of the opposition's case and summarizes the case of the government.
The Members of the Opposition side are the following:
1. Leader of the Opposition (LO) - responds directly to the case of the government by giving a direct clash, and advances arguments. May challenge the motion if the definition is challengeable;
2. Deputy Leader of the Opposition (DPL) - refutes the case of the DPM, reestablishes the case of the opposition, and advances an argument;
3. Opposition Whip (OW) - makes an issues-based rebuttal of the government's and summarizes the case of the opposition.
B. Time of Speeches:
Each speaker is allocated seven minutes (6 + 1) to deliver their constructive speeches. One speaker from each side (For the Proposition: PM/DPM, for Opposition: LO/DLO) is given five minutes (4+1) to deliver a reply speech. The speakers will be speaking in the following order:
1. Prime Minister
2. Leader of the opposition
3. Deputy Prime Minister
4. Deputy Leader of the Opposition
5. Proposition Whip
6. Opposition whip
7. Opposition Reply
8. Proposition Reply
During the constructive speeches, Point of Information (POI) may be raised by the opposing side after the first minute up to the sixth minute. POI may be refused or accepted by the speaker. During reply speeches, no POI may be raised.
C. Reply Speech:
Reply speech is a comparative analysis of the strength and weaknesses of the case of both sides. The aim of the speech is to give a bias judgment as to why should the people support the team's claim. The speech is first delivered by the opposition side and followed by the government side that will close the debate.
D. Adjudication:
The Parliamentary Debate will be assessed by an Adjudicator Panel composed of an odd number according to the following criteria:
1. Matter (40) - substance of the debate, the arguments and evidence presented, and the logical reasoning and presentation of said arguments.
2. Manner (40) - the style of delivery, the persuasion skills, and the conduct of the debaters.
3. Method (20) - the response to the dynamics of the debate, and the observance of the rules of debate.
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