Each student will participate in one debate on a controversial topic in psychology. Two teams of approximately 5 people each will present the pros and cons or differing sides of the issue. This should include an annotated list of reference sources that you personally found and contributed to the group's effort. Students observing the debate will write a short paper evaluating the two presented positions and commenting on which side they found more convincing, how they would respond to some of the presented ideas, and so on.
Papers are due on the class day following the debate, no extensions.
Late papers will not be accepted, nor will papers be accepted from students who did not attend the debate. Debate topics and dates are given below. Students should notify me as to which debate they wish to work on, and what side of the issue they wish to represent, by September 14th. If enough students are interested in a suitable alternative topic, I will allow that topic to substitute for one listed below . I will periodically allow class time for debate teams to meet.