TECHNICAL MEETING

ENGLISH DEBATE
COMPETITION

August, 27th 2018

▪MECHANISM
1. We will be using British Paliamentary System debate (BP). Where
each team consists of 2 debaters.
2. Position as follows :
GOVERNMENT TEAM (team pro) OPPOSITION TEAM (team kontra)

Opening Government : Opening Opposition :

1. Prime Minister
2. Deputy Prime Minister
Closing Government :
1. Member for the Government
2. Government Whip
1. Leader of Opposition
2. Deputy Leader Of Opposition
Closing Opposition :
1. Member for the Opposition
2. Opposition Whip
 SPEAKER TURNS

PRIME MINISTER LEADER OF OPPOSITION

OPENING OPENING
GOVERNMENT DEPUTY PRIME OPPOSITION
DEPUTY LEADER OF
(OG) MINISTER (OO)
OPPOSITION
MEMBER OF MEMBER OF
CLOSING GOVERNMENT OPPOSITION CLOSING
GOVERNMENT OPPOSITION
(CG) GOVERNMENT WHIP OPPOSITION WHIP (CO)
3. The motion will be Impromtu, where it will be launch at the debaters hall right
before the debate starts.
4. Case building for 15 minutes : you can prepare your matter for approximately 15
minutes. And substantive speech for each speaker is 7m20s. Speaking over time
and under time will be penalized.
5. POI (point of information) or intruptions can be offered in 1st minute of speech
until 5th minute, while the duration of the POI is 15 secs. You can accept or
decline the POI. NO penalty would be given.
Warning Bell will be given as follows:
– 1 KNOCK at 1st Minute: POI is allowed
– 1 KNOCK at 5th Minute: POI is no longer allowed
– 2 KNOCKS at 7th Minute: Time is almost over
– CONTINUOUS KNOCKS at 7’20 : Time is over

▪ Random Match up will be used during Knock Out round. And for those who are
proceeding to Grand Final round will be assessed by following order:
– Victory Point : Number of point you earn by winning the debate
– Total Team Score :Number of point you earn from your speech.
 RULES
▪ You cant bring any electronic devices (e.g. Cellphone, digital
dictionary, tablet, laptop, etc) you’re only allowed to bring hand-
outs and conventional dictionary.
▪ You cant talk to other people OTHER THAN YOUR TEAM
MEMBER.
▪ You cant leave the room before the debate is over.
▪ There will be 1 knockout and Grand final round, that will be
conducted once on 21st September.
 PARTICIPANT
▪ Participants are Undana medical student who are currently on pre-
clinnical phase, at least on 1st semester and maximum on 7th
semester. Each batch are very ENCOURAGED to send 2 TEAMS.
▪ Team capacity is 8 teams, just in case that we cant reach the
minimum number then there will be a Swing Team. BUT swing
team cant proceed to the grand final round, and the order of
Swing team will be based on committee agreement.
 SCORING
▪ There will be 3 adjudicators, consist of one chair adjudicator and 2 panels.
▪ The allocation of Victory Point in each round will be based on ranking.
– Rank 1 = 3 VPs
– Rank 2 = 2 VPs
– Rank 3 = 1 VP
– Rank 4 = 0 VP

▪ SCORE RANGE, will be assessed with below order :

1. Manner : 30% (Gestures, Eye Contact, Body Language, Voice Articulation)
2. Method : 30% (Role of Speaker, Distribution of Arguments, Timing)
3. Matter : 40% (Logic of Ideas and Critical Thinking)
• Individual Score (to assess best speaker)
Grade Score Classification Description

A 90-100 Excellent to flawless. The standard of speech you would

expect to see from a speaker at the
Semi final/Grand final level of the
tournament. This speaker has much
strength and only few weakness.
B 80-89 Above average to very good. The standard you would expect to
see from a speaker at the finals
level or in contention to make to
the finals. This speaker has clear
strength and some minor
weakness.
C 70-79 Average. The speaker has strengths and
weaknesses and roughly equal
proportions.
D 60-69 Poor to below average. The team has clear problems and
some minor strength
E 50-59 Very poor. This speaker has fundamental
weakness and few strength.
 TEAM MATCH UP
ELIMINATION ROUND 1
(ROOM 1)
TEAM 1 GRAND FINAL ROUND

TEAM 2 RANK 1st

TEAM 3 RANK 2nd
TEAM 4 1. JUARA 1
2. JUARA 2
VS 3. JUARA 3
ELIMINATION ROUND 1
(ROOM 2)
TEAM 5
TEAM 6 RANK 1st
TEAM 7 RANK 2nd
TEAM 8
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY
BRITISH PARLIAMENTARY SYSTEM

▪ Definition / Set Up
▪ Model / Proposal
▪ Argument
▪ Rebuttal
▪ POI
DEFINITION / SET UP

▪ Delivered by the Government

▪ Definition must give a clear set up to the motion
– Example: THW allow abortion
▪ Definition of abortion: abortion before 6 months pregnancy by
legal couple.

▪ Has to be supported with logical reasoning!

▪ May not be too narrow!!
– Example: THW leave school uniform
▪ Definition of school: my school.
 DEFINITION / SET UP

• Definition DONTS!
– Truisms
• Defining a motion to something that is true
– Ex: THW ban international labors from entering Indonesia
» Definition of International labors = illegal international labors
– Squirrels
• Defining a motion in a wrong meaning of the motion for your own good
– Ex: THBT free trade brings more harm than good
» Definition of free trade = barter
– Wrong time and place setting
• Defining a motion in narrow place and time setting to advantage you
DEFINITION / SET UP FAQs

• What if you were the Opposition and your

Government delivered unfair definition as
mentioned in previous slide?
– It’s suggested to CLARIFY before doing a DEFINITIONAL
CHALLENGE
• Clarification:
– Clarify the issues of debate or what should be debated (does not require new
definition, rebuttal to clashed argument’s allowed)
• Definitional Challenge:
– Challenge the definition by creating a new one (require new definition, ANY
REBUTTAL TO ARGUMENT IS UNNECESSARY)
MODEL

▪ In proposal debate (mostly THW motion) both

Government and Opposition are obliged to propose
a model.
– Example:
THW create nuclear generators in Indonesia
▪ Model: Nuclear Power Plants Model as applied in EU countries
– EXPLANATION WHY APPLY THIS MODEL HAS TO BE GIVEN!
MODEL

▪ Logical reasoning and elaboration is needed in explaining

the proposal
▪ If opening government already created a model, the
closing government can either go with the opening
model or make it wider / narrow:
– Closing Example: to handle issues, the government would
cooperate to other country which use nuclear generator like
Japan
MODEL

▪ The opposition teams are expected to deliver counter

model!
▪ Counter model should able to solve the problem rose by
government
– Ex: in THW make nuclear generators in Indonesia, the problem
rose by government is electricity problem. So the counter model
should able to solve the electricity problem.
 PROPOSAL / MECHANISM FAQs
• My opponent does not deliver any PROPOSAL or COUNTER
PROPOSAL!
– I’m happy for you, chance to win the debate!
– By the way, you could rebut them by saying they don’t have any proposal or
counter proposal in debate which require a proposal, huge point!!!
• PROPOSAL OR COUNTER PROPOSAL is fundamental, so I spent 5
minutes just to deliver them, it’s ok right?
– HELL NO! it’s best to spend maximum 2 minutes to deliver proposal or
counter.
• My dumb 1st speaker forget to deliver proposal, what should I do?
– There will be point deduction, but better deliver it on your next speaker.
 ARGUMENT
▪ Simple argument structure:
– A = Assertion
– R = Reasoning
– E = Evidence
– L = link-back
Example:
▪ Analysis on motion: THW create nuclear generators in Indonesia
▪ Assertion: Indonesia needs alternative energy
▪ Reasoning: fossil fuels are running out and nuclear has the strongest power
to generate electricity
▪ Evidence: as it is stated from nuclearfiles.org, the fossil fuels in Indonesia
will be depleted in 20 more years
▪ Link-back: nuclear generator is required to solve the energy problem in
Indonesia
ARGUMENT

▪ Argument should be delivered brief and clear.

– Don’t hang your case!
▪ Hanging means you explain about A, then your next speaker give
more elaboration about A
▪ (It’s supposed to be your job to explain A clearly the moment you
introduce it to Adjudicators!)

▪ Argument should be made with logical reasoning

– Don’t say ‘we would create nuclear generators because we
think nuclear is cute’
CLOSING TEAMS ARGUMENT

▪ As closing team, you may not deliver same

arguments as your Opening.
▪ If somehow what you have prepared is exactly the
same with what your Opening has presented, I have
two tips for you:
– Zoom In / Zoom Out
– Further Analysis
CLOSING TEAMS ARGUMENT

▪ ZOOM IN / ZOOM OUT

– Deliver your argument by setting a new limit which is
different with what your Opening has brought.
▪ Examples :
THW Apply Sex Tourism in Developing Nations
Opening Argument : Improve Economy of Indonesia
– Zoom In : Most of People in Indonesia are unemployed yet uneducated and
Sex Tourism will be a best option
– Zoom Out : Economy of other developing nations will be improved too!
CLOSING TEAMS ARGUMENT

▪ FURTHER ANALYSIS
– Elaborate the argument that has been brought by the
Opening clearer! Give more reasoning!
▪ Example:
– THW Apply Sex Tourism in Developing Nations
– Opening Argument : Improve Economy of Indonesia as
Indonesia needs money
▪ Further Analysis : Sex Tourism never dies, the demand is very
high yet the supply is rather low, this can be an opportunity
REBUTTAL

▪ Rebuttal is not a question!

▪ Rebuttal is not asking guarantee!
▪ Rebuttal neglects the idea of the opponent by
explaining that your idea is better
▪ 3 ways of rebutting:
– Prove your opponent is wrong
– Prove yours are better than your opponent’s
– Prove your opponent’s argument is irrelevant
REBUTTAL FAQs

▪ My Opening Sucks! Can I rebut my Opening?

– No. Your Opening is YOUR TEAM!
▪ My Opening brought my rebuttal!
– Make new rebuttals! Repeating rebuttal will only make
you repetitive and deduct your score!
▪ As Closing I only need to rebut my closing right?
– No! Rebut all Speakers. Opening too!
Point of Information

▪ Point of Information or PoI is a respond to opponent’s case

while they are explaining their case to get direct answers
– It could be in the form of question or negation
▪ It is recommended to accept and offer at least 2 PoIs per
speakers
▪ PoIs will affect your score tremendously!
– Answer your PoI briefly!
▪ It is suggested to behave in offering PoI
Point of Information FAQs

▪ Who to PoI?
– “My opening sucks! They didn’t explain the fundamental case! Can I
PoI them?”
▪ NO!
– PoI could be addressed to opponent teams. CG could only PoI OO
and CO, vice versa.
▪ I don’t get your PoI!
– “I don’t get my opponent’s PoI, can I skip it?”
▪ NO!
– You can ask your opponent to repeat the PoI again, but you have to
answer it during your speech
Speaker Role
▪ Prime Minister
– Define the motion
– Deliver own substantive material
– Flag the arguments to be delivered by deputy prime minister
▪ Leader of Opposition
– Rebut Prime Minister
– Deliver own substantive material
– Flag the arguments to be delivered by the deputy leader of
opposition
Speaker Role

▪ Deputy Prime Minister

– Rebut the Leader of Opposition
– Deliver own substantive materials as flagged by prime
minister
▪ Deputy Leader of Opposition
– Rebut the Prime Minister and Deputy Prime Minister
– Deliver own substantive materials as flagged by leader of
opposition
 Speaker Role
▪ Member of Government
– Rebut the Opening Opposition
– Extend the case of government by delivering own substantive
material
– Explain the different between opening government and closing
government
▪ Member of Opposition
– Rebut the Opening Government and Member of Government
– Extend the case of opposition by delivering own substantive
material
– Explain the different between opening opposition and closing
opposition
Speaker Role

▪ Government Whip
– Deliver summaries and make comparisons
– Rebut all opposition
– Not allowed to deliver any new materials

▪ Opposition Whip
– Deliver summaries and make comparisons
– Rebut all government
– Not allowed to deliver any new materials
QUESTION?
THANK YOU