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| Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 5:47pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
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| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 5:58pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
We are delighted to be able to invite you to participate in a Debate session on Nairaland Come and impact on the learning experience of members of Nairaland. TOPICS OF DEBATE: Is the use of Child Soldiers, a good phenomenon or not? Should countries prosecute child soldiers for the crimes they commit during wartime? AND Who is to blame when a child engages in sex ual activities without the right knowledge about harms associated with such; is it the parents, media or teachers(government)? DATE: 24th & 25th of November, 2012 TIME: 6pm - 9pm (Nigerian Time) DEBATERS Rocktation Firestar Freecocoa Caracta Cowgurl Cdamsel Choicegirl Gree die Jallowbah ItsModella Greatgod2012 Kandiikane COORDINATOR: Cuddlemii PROJECT TEAM: Pharoh, Kpolli & Crazyman JUDGES: Jaybee, Oam4j, Maclatunji, Roland17, Sisi_kill, Tgirl4real VENUE: Literature/Writing Section, Nairaland This Is An Opportunity To Promote The Female Gender.... Please, Support & Encourage Them In This Battle of Wits You Miss It, You Miss Out! 1 Like |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by firestar(f): 9:34pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
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| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Pharoh: 9:53pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
DEBATE PRESENTATIONS AND REBUTTAL GUIDELINES **We have one important feature that will be updated a few days before the main debate day on this part** -The judges also will have a choice of either mailing their scores to the organizers or decide to paste it on the threads if they are not concerned about their privacy. -The presentations will be in the same font and size specified by the organizers. Also, the supporting side will be in a uniform font colour that is different from a uniform font colour specified for the opposing side. -The presentations should contain arguments or points that are separated into paragraphs or in ordinal form like my first or second argument. -We hope the arguments are precise, straight forward and not too lengthy but should be at least five. -The rebuttals should be precise also and separated in quotes for each argument, so if there are five arguments to rebut then there should be five quotations with the accompanying questions for each. -This same procedure is repeated for those replying to the questions thrown at them which should be in separate quotations and their accompanying answers. -All these should be in one post with it going back and forth until the given rebutting time interval is elapsed. -The judges and audience can throw their questions without quotations but the contestants should answer with quotations and separated for each questions. -The final statement should also be short but give a concise summary of the debate. WORDS LIMIT: There is a limit of 1000 words for each participant’s presentation and considerable less for the arguments or closing statements. Good luck to all participants, you can start preparing now. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 9:54pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
GENERAL DEBATING RULES -All Nairaland Forum rules should be strictly adhered to. -Extreme profanity or constant use of mild profanity is strictly prohibited. -Debaters MUST NOT incite their fellow debaters in any manner. -This includes but is not limited to, threat of violence and incitement to RELIGIOUS and TRIBALISTIC hatred. -No personal attacks on other members would be permitted; debaters SHOULD NOT resort to personal abuse or harassment only comments relating to the subject being debated will be tolerated. -Do not attack your fellow debaters! Specifically, members SHOULD address the argument and not the poster. -Do not let them bait you into a rule breaking reply, if you feel you have been personally attacked call the attention of the Moderator to it so that it can be treated accordingly. -Do not assume that opposing teams are personally attacking you. Tone is difficult to interpret online especially in a debate setting. -No harsh wording: Words like "idiotic", "moronic", "stupid", “cretin”, “dimwit” etc are not welcome here. You can debate without being inflammatory. *NOTE: The words in quotations are an example only and not to be taken literally. -Word limits should be strictly adhered to. -Lastly, this is not another avenue to vent; we intend to rationally discuss topics of interest. If you feel yourself getting upset by a comment...take a step back and let other members take over. Passion is great but don't let it get out of hand. 2 Likes |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 9:56pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
DEBATE STRUCTURE -The debate will be segmented into different phases and we are hoping it should last for about three hours maximum or less. -The debaters will be selected from those who have indicated interest and they will be asked to prepare a compelling speech that either argues in support or against the resolution or topic. -The affirmative side argues in support of the resolution and tries to prove it correct. -The negative side argues against the resolution and tries to prove it incorrect. -The number of participants is not yet determined but we are hoping to have two each on both side of the argument and if we have more than two participants then the best two articles will be selected for the debate proper or we can go with a system of three. -The debating resolution will be presented by the organizers and stated in the positive sense. -Exactly 6pm the debate thread will be opened, we will supply the link on this thread. -We expect each participant to have composed his arguments before 6pm, so all the participants are to post their arguments between 6.00pm and 6.10pm *The chairman will signal the beginning of each stage *No member of the audience will be allowed to post between 6pm and 8:35pm *Any post from the audience will be hidden during this time -Each of the judges will mail or his/her scores of all the participants to the chairman who will collate the scores and post the final scores on the thread if we are going the elimination route or they can as well post it on the debate thread. -Only the Top 4 or 6 candidates will proceed to the next round after the elimination phase. -If we are not doing any elimination rounds then the debate will go on to the debating phase structure. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 9:56pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
DEBATING PHASES The Constructive Phase: The constructive phase will be the first action where each participants will paste their opening statements, arguments and closing remarks in one presentation of not more than 1000 words. The best speeches are moved to the debate proper if there are more than the required numbers of participants. Cross-Examination Phase: The next phase is the cross-examination phase where each participant will have a chance to question the other participants about the presented evidence in their speech if there is any. The participant will have the opportunity to clarify or remove this evidence if they cannot be adequately proven. The judges also can question all participants about the facts, data's and evidence in their presentations. Partner Pairing Phase: The next phase is the rebuttal phase where each participant will choose a sparring partner from the opposing side to rebut his or her argument. The organizers will pair partners, if there is any complexity. Contestants will have to wait for the final pairing from the organizers before rebutting the arguments of their opposing pair. Rebuttal Phase 1: The rebuttals should be short, precise and must not contain any new arguments or points. There will be two or more chances to rebut the statements made by the other side after the first reply and this same process is repeated when the other party are defending their own arguments. The chances can go on to exceed the limit stated above if the time for that phase has not been exhausted. Rebuttal Phase 2: The next phase is the presentation of the closing statements of each participant and this should go with reasons why their presented arguments has proven to either support or oppose the stated resolution of the debate. The closing statements should also include reasons how their arguments have stood the test of rebuttals during the debate and found to be still valid. Judges Score: The next phase will be for the judges to present their scores for each pair debate and give reasons for their scores. Audience Questions: We believe our audience might have a different position and at this point they will be given the chance to have a go at any debating participant to clarify their points or have a discussion with them concerning their arguments. Audience Voting: Then the audience will make an open score for one pairing debate and give reasons for the given score. Only members of the audience who registered to Nairaland pre 2011 will have a valid vote, so this means that you must have registered to Nairaland as from 2010 going backward. We might be flexible to this rule after proper feedback from the members. Audience Score and General Reflection: The organizers will collate the scores and announce the final audience choice; this process should last for some minutes or hours and probably the next day (voting). The thread is then thrown open for the general public to discuss and give feedback about the whole process. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 9:57pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
Phase clarifications: Rebuttal Phase 1 – During this phase the opposing side will have to challenge the arguments of the supporting sides. Rebuttal Phase 2 -- During this phase the supporting side will have to challenge the arguments of the opposing sides. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 9:58pm On Nov 10, 2012 |
******reserved *for updates******* |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by kpolli(m): 5:06pm On Nov 11, 2012 |
Lock this thread until date of debate |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by sigmundfreud(m): 5:23pm On Nov 11, 2012 |
following! I think u shd strike out 'is child soldier a good phenomenon or not'...there is not much to argue there! |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 5:42pm On Nov 11, 2012 |
sigmundfreud: following! The debaters chose the topic themselves. https://www.nairaland.com/1065216/nairalands-literary-debating-day-season/5#12594625 |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 5:43pm On Nov 11, 2012 |
kpolli: Lock this thread until date of debate This is not the actual debate thread. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Nobody: 2:48am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Do the participants debate on both topics or do they pick one and discuss? |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 2:52am On Nov 13, 2012 |
ItsModella: Do the participants debate on both topics or do they pick one and discuss? A) They pick just one topic to discuss B) Resolution 2 is available for this: Who is to blame when a child engages in sex ual activities without the right knowledge about harms associated with such; is it the parents, media or teachers(government)? RESOLUTION 1 - Parents should know that the sole responsibility of the child lies on their shoulder..so they should be blamed. RESOLUTION 2 - The media, our regions and the education sector should not be left our because its their responsibility to imbibe knowledge in this children and also to enlighten them on the dangers of Indecency, phones and other materials civilization has brought.. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 2:54am On Nov 13, 2012 |
For the child soldier topic: Arguing Against The Motion is the only option available. Thanks |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Nobody: 3:09am On Nov 13, 2012 |
darn, I wanted to argue the child soldiers topic, for the motion. 1 Like |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 3:13am On Nov 13, 2012 |
ItsModella: darn, I wanted to argue the child soldiers topic, for the motion. Ok, you can argue for the motion then |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Nobody: 3:16am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Yay, thanks. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 3:27am On Nov 13, 2012 |
ItsModella: Yay, thanks. Anytime! |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Nobody: 5:15am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Cuddlemii:I just viewed the previous thread created on the debate and I change my mind, I'll argue against the motion that child soldiers is a good phenomenon. The resolution thing got me confused at first. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Pharoh: 6:13am On Nov 13, 2012 |
^^ Thanks for the change of position and that will be noted, also i will try to put the resolutions here on this thread or create a link to the old thread. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Mynd44: 6:35am On Nov 13, 2012 |
**grabs a seat** |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by HighChief4(m): 9:44am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Interesting... |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by greatgod2012(f): 10:11am On Nov 13, 2012 |
I've just been invited now, accepted, and i will like to participate in d resolution titles. "who is to blame when a child engages in sexual activities............. I think its a topic worth debating. Great initiative by u pple, doing good job there. Atleast, our children standss to learn something here. May God help us. |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 10:24am On Nov 13, 2012 |
greatgod2012: I've just been invited now, accepted, and i will like to participate in d resolution titles. Ok, there are two resolutions for the child sex topic, please, pick one. Although, resolution 1 is filled up already but the choice is yours. Thanks! This is the link to the resolutions--->https://www.nairaland.com/1099241/nairalands-literary-debating-day-female#12910701 |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by greedie1(f): 10:47am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Cuddlemii: TOPIC 1: did you change the resolutions? cos formally, resolution one made it the [sole responsibility of parents while resolution two made it the responsibility of the media etc. the presence of sole in resolution 2 changes everything.... well, for me |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 10:50am On Nov 13, 2012 |
gree-die: It is still the same thing. We only worded it differently to make it more literary  I will remove the word, "sole" |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by greedie1(f): 10:52am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Cuddlemii:ok  |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Mynd44: 10:55am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Go Gree-die!!!!! |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by Cuddlemii: 11:01am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Mynd_44: Go Gree-die!!!!! |
| Re: Nairaland's Literary & Debating Day - Female Edition - "Battle Of Wits" by greedie1(f): 11:03am On Nov 13, 2012 |
Cuddlemii:  |
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