Lively dialogue without shouting is permitted. Each team must convince the judges of their positions. Following opening statements each team is confined to two minute comments and rebuttals. Each team is permitted to ask questions of each other. Judges are allowed to ask questions of either team at the end of the debate, prior to closing statements.
Closing statements are to be no more than three minutes per team.
Judges must render a decision as to which team was most convincing, and explain their decision. Class Policy I. Attendence Class attendence is mandatory and will be recorded at the start of every class. If you are late, it is your responsibility to inform the instructor during the class break. If you do not, you will be recorded as absent for the day. You are permitted four absences, a fifth absence will result in your being dropped or withdrawn from the class.