Debate Rules
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Each participant will deliver an opening statement (Time Limit: 2
minutes).
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Participants will offer rebuttals to counter each other's arguments
(Time Limit: 3 minutes).
. Each participant will give a final closing statement (Time Limit: 1-2
minutes].
. The debate will consist of two rounds with different participants in
each round.
. There will be a neutral moderator to oversee the debate, keep time,
and enforce the rules.
. Participants will be judged:
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Presentation style
Thought clarity and factual correctness
Use of arguments
Response on rebuttal
7. Each participant will have 10 minutes to prepare their opening statements
before the debate starts.
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8. Participants are required to dress formally during the debate.
9. Participants are expected to maintain a civil and respectful tone
throughout the debate, and only the English language is permitted for
communication.